Baeckea pentagonantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 4: 73 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311359
Common Names
- Pentagonantha Baeckea
- Five-angled Baeckea
- Five-angled Waxflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Baeckea pentagonantha (also called Pentagonanthe Baeckea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Baeckea pentagonantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to attract birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Baeckea pentagonantha are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Baeckea pentagonantha is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix in spring and kept moist until germination. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and require regular watering during the growing season.
Where to Find Baeckea pentagonantha
Baeckea pentagonantha can be found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Baeckea pentagonantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baeckea pentagonantha?
Baeckea pentagonantha
What type of plant is Baeckea pentagonantha?
A shrub
Where is Baeckea pentagonantha 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-19252: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.