Baeckea utilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell. ex Miq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Ned. Kruidk. Arch. 4: 150 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311816
Common Names
- Baeckea utilis
- Useful Baeckea
- Utility Baeckea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Baeckea utilis (also called 'Weeping Myrtle', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and small, glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Baeckea utilis 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 utilis 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 utilis 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 utilis
Baeckea utilis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Australia.
Baeckea utilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baeckea utilis?
Baeckea utilis
What is the common name of Baeckea utilis?
Baeckea utilis
What is the natural habitat of Baeckea utilis?
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-19297: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.