Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
opposita
ID:
222269

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 6: 24 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221598

Common Names

  • Kunzea Opposita
  • Opposite-leaved Kunzea
  • Opposite-flowered Kunzea

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Description

Kunzea opposita (also called 'Opposite-leaved 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 opposita is an evergreen shrub that is native to Australia. It has fragrant white flowers that bloom in the spring and attract bees and other pollinators. It can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens or as a hedge.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Kunzea opposita var. opposita
Kunzea opposita var. leichhardtii Byrnes

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kunzea opposita has white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kunzea opposita is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Australia. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Kunzea opposita

Kunzea opposita is native to Australia and can be found in the eastern states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Kunzea opposita FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Kunzea opposita?

Kunzea opposita is found in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands in Australia.

What is the size of Kunzea opposita?

Kunzea opposita is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height.

What is the flowering period of Kunzea opposita?

Kunzea opposita flowers from August to October.

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,

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