Baeckea uncinella - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 84. 1867 [5 Jan 1867]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311806
Common Names
- Baeckea uncinella
- Hooked Baeckea
- Hooked-Leaf Baeckea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Baeckea uncinella (also called 'Hooked Baeckea', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia, growing up to 1m in height. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with yellow centres. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Baeckea uncinella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Baeckea uncinella has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have ovate leaves and a creeping habit.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Baeckea uncinella is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer.
Where to Find Baeckea uncinella
Baeckea uncinella can be found in the tropical rainforests of Australia.
Baeckea uncinella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baeckea uncinella?
Baeckea uncinella
What is the common name of Baeckea uncinella?
Baeckea uncinella
What is the natural habitat of Baeckea uncinella?
Tropical and subtropical moist 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-19296: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.