Status:
valid
Authors:
Rye
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 29: 101. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005051
Common Names
- Hysterobaeckea pterocera
- Pterocera Hysterobaeckea
- Hysterobaeckea
Description
Hysterobaeckea pterocera (also called Winged 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 pterocera 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 pterocera 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hysterobaeckea pterocera 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 pterocera
Hysterobaeckea pterocera 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 pterocera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hysterobaeckea pterocera?
Hysterobaeckea pterocera
What is the family of Hysterobaeckea pterocera?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Hysterobaeckea pterocera?
Africa
Species in the Hysterobaeckea genus
Hysterobaeckea setifera,
Hysterobaeckea glandulosa,
Hysterobaeckea graniticola,
Hysterobaeckea ochropetala,
Hysterobaeckea tuberculata,
Hysterobaeckea behrii,
Hysterobaeckea pterocera,
Hysterobaeckea petraea,
Hysterobaeckea longipes,
Hysterobaeckea cornuta,
Hysterobaeckea occlusa,
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,