Kunzea acuminata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Toelken
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 17: 88 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221556
Common Names
- Kunzea acuminata
- Acuminata Kunzea
- Kunzea Acuminata
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Kunzea acuminata (also called 'Acuminate Kunzea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. It is a small shrub with linear to oblong leaves and white, five-petalled flowers. Its fruits are small, woody capsules.
Uses & Benefits
Kunzea acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in parks and other public spaces. It is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Kunzea acuminata has small, white flowers with yellow spadix. Seed: The seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.
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Kunzea acuminata is a small shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Kunzea acuminata
Kunzea acuminata can be found in Australia.
Kunzea acuminata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kunzea acuminata?
Kunzea acuminata
What is the common name of Kunzea acuminata?
Acuminata
What is the natural habitat of Kunzea acuminata?
Tropical forests
Species in the Kunzea genus
Kunzea acuminata, Kunzea affinis, Kunzea ambigua, Kunzea baxteri, Kunzea bracteolata, Kunzea calida, Kunzea cambagei, Kunzea capitata, Kunzea ciliata, Kunzea cincinnata, Kunzea clavata, Kunzea ericifolia, Kunzea ericoides, Kunzea eriocalyx, Kunzea flavescens, Kunzea glabrescens, Kunzea graniticola, Kunzea jucunda, Kunzea micrantha, Kunzea micromera, Kunzea montana, Kunzea muelleri, Kunzea newbeyi, Kunzea obovata, Kunzea opposita, Kunzea parvifolia, Kunzea pauciflora, Kunzea peduncularis, Kunzea phylicioides, Kunzea pomifera, Kunzea praestans, Kunzea preissiana, Kunzea pulchella, Kunzea recurva, Kunzea rosea, Kunzea rostrata, Kunzea rupestris, Kunzea similis, Kunzea sinclairii, Kunzea spathulata, Kunzea squarrosa, Kunzea sulphurea, Kunzea acicularis, Kunzea strigosa, Kunzea salina, Kunzea serotina, Kunzea salterae, Kunzea toelkenii, Kunzea amathicola, Kunzea triregensis,
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-106523: Based on the initial data import
Hellmut R. Toelken (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toelken' in the authors string.