Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
petraea
ID:
1518233

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rye

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 29: 98. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005050

Common Names

  • Hysterobaeckea petraea
  • Petraea Hysterobaeckea
  • Hysterobaeckea

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Hysterobaeckea petraea is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties and is used to treat wounds, skin infections, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hysterobaeckea petraea 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 petraea 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 petraea

Hysterobaeckea petraea 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 petraea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hysterobaeckea petraea?

Hysterobaeckea petraea

What is the family of Hysterobaeckea petraea?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Hysterobaeckea petraea?

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,