Baeckea omissa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.R.Bean
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Telopea 7: 256 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311292
Common Names
- Baeckea omissa
- Omissa Baeckea
- Baeckea Omissa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Baeckea omissa (also called Baeckea omissa, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Baeckea omissa is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baeckea omissa is white and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Baeckea omissa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location to ensure successful cultivation.
Where to Find Baeckea omissa
Baeckea omissa can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.
Baeckea omissa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baeckea omissa?
Baeckea omissa
What type of plant is Baeckea omissa?
A shrub
Where is Baeckea omissa found?
South America
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-19245: Based on the initial data import
Anthony Bean (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Bean' in the authors string.