Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cristatus
ID:
918340

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trudgen & Rye

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 20: 246 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917675

Common Names

  • Enekbatus cristatus
  • Crested Enekbatus
  • Crested Bottlebrush

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Description

Enekbatus cristatus (also called Crested Enekbatus, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Ecuador and Peru. It is a terrestrial plant with a single, erect stem that grows up to 1 m tall. It is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1,500-2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Enekbatus cristatus is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive and fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Enekbatus cristatus is white and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thick and fleshy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Enekbatus cristatus is a species of shrub native to Australia. It can be cultivated in full sun or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through division of the plant or by seed.

Where to Find Enekbatus cristatus

Enekbatus cristatus is native to the temperate regions of Australia. It can be found in the woodlands and grasslands of the country.

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-463023: Based on the initial data import
Barbara Lynette Rye (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rye' in the authors string.
Malcolm Eric Trudgen (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trudgen' in the authors string.