Baeckea spinosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sieber ex Spreng.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 4(2): 149 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311590
Common Names
- Spinosa Baeckea
- Spiny Baeckea
- Baeckea Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Baeckea spinosa (also called Spiny Baeckea, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Australia and New Zealand. It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and spiny leaves. It grows in open, dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Baeckea spinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baeckea spinosa is white, with a yellowish-green lip and a long spur. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, ovate leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Baeckea spinosa is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers partial shade and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed.
Where to Find Baeckea spinosa
Baeckea spinosa is native to East Asia and can be found in the temperate forests of China, Japan, and Korea.
Baeckea spinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baeckea spinosa?
Baeckea spinosa
What is the common name of Baeckea spinosa?
Spiny Baeckea
What is the natural habitat of Baeckea spinosa?
Rocky outcrops and cliffs
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
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Franz Sieber (1789-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sieber' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:591151-1: Based on the initial data import