Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
cornuta
ID:
1518226

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rye

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 29: 81. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005045

Common Names

  • Hysterobaeckea cornuta
  • Cornuta Hysterobaeckea
  • Hysterobaeckea

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Description

Hysterobaeckea cornuta (also called Horned Hysterobaeckea, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands, often in sandy soil.

Uses & Benefits

Hysterobaeckea cornuta is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hysterobaeckea cornuta has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are clustered in groups of three to five. The flowers are followed by small, round, brown seed capsules that contain small, black, oval seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves that are slightly toothed and have a dull sheen.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hysterobaeckea cornuta is a perennial grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate drought and is moderately salt tolerant.

Where to Find Hysterobaeckea cornuta

Hysterobaeckea cornuta is native to tropical America and is found in wet areas, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows. It is also found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Hysterobaeckea cornuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hysterobaeckea cornuta?

Hysterobaeckea cornuta

What is the family of Hysterobaeckea cornuta?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Hysterobaeckea cornuta?

Africa

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,