Baeckea muricata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.A.Gardner
Source:
wcs
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Soc. Western Australia 13: 64 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311209
Common Names
- Baeckea muricata
- Muricata Baeckea
- Baeckea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Baeckea muricata (also called Baeckea muricata, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodland and heathland areas. It has small, oval leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Baeckea muricata is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baeckea muricata is white and has five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Baeckea muricata is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Baeckea muricata
Baeckea muricata can be found in the rainforests of Australia.
Baeckea muricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baeckea muricata?
Baeckea muricata
What is the common name of Baeckea muricata?
Muricata
What is the natural habitat of Baeckea muricata?
Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests
Species in the Baeckea genus
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-19236: Based on the initial data import
Charles Austin Gardner (1896-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Gardner' in the authors string.