Homoranthus bebo - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bebo
ID:
1319905
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.M.Copel.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 24: 360 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332359
Common Names
- Homoranthus Bebo
- Bebo Homoranthus
- Homoranthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Homoranthus bebo (also called Bebo's Homoranthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. The flowers are white or pinkish with yellow spots and are borne in a terminal raceme. It grows in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Homoranthus bebo is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Homoranthus bebo has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in dense clusters. The seeds are small, round and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Homoranthus bebo is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the cuttings moist until they are established.
Where to Find Homoranthus bebo
Homoranthus bebo is found in the Northern Territory of Australia.
Homoranthus bebo FAQ
What is the scientific name of Homoranthus bebo?
Homoranthus bebo
What is the common name of Homoranthus bebo?
Bebo's Surprise Flower
What is the natural habitat of Homoranthus bebo?
Rainforests of eastern Australia
Species in the Homoranthus genus
Homoranthus biflorus, Homoranthus cernuus, Homoranthus croftianus, Homoranthus darwinioides, Homoranthus decasetus, Homoranthus decumbens, Homoranthus flavescens, Homoranthus floydii, Homoranthus homoranthoides, Homoranthus lunatus, Homoranthus melanostictus, Homoranthus montanus, Homoranthus papillatus, Homoranthus porteri, Homoranthus prolixus, Homoranthus thomasii, Homoranthus tropicus, Homoranthus virgatus, Homoranthus wilhelmii, Homoranthus zeteticorum, Homoranthus binghiensis, Homoranthus coracinus, Homoranthus tricolor, Homoranthus bebo, Homoranthus vagans, Homoranthus inopinatus, Homoranthus brevistylis, Homoranthus elusus, Homoranthus bruhlii, Homoranthus clarksonii, Homoranthus cummingii,
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
Lachlan Mackenzie Copeland (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Copel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77117380-1: Based on the initial data import