Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
planifolius
ID:
918376

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trudgen & Rye

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 20: 254 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917711

Common Names

  • Plane-leaved Enekbatus
  • Enekbatus Rush
  • Planifolius Rush

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Description

Enekbatus planifolius (also called Flat-leaved Enekbatus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has long, thin stems with small, white flowers. It is found in dry, open woodlands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Enekbatus planifolius is a species of shrub that is used as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Enekbatus planifolius 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 planifolius is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept at a temperature of around 18-20°C. Once germinated, the seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny position.

Where to Find Enekbatus planifolius

Enekbatus planifolius can be found in Australia.

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-463059: 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.