Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
praestans
ID:
222281

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schauer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 1: 124 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221610

Common Names

  • Kunzea Praestans
  • Outstanding Kunzea
  • Outstanding-leaved Kunzea

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Description

Kunzea praestans (also called 'Outstanding 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 praestans 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kunzea praestans 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 praestans is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It has small, white flowers that appear in spring and summer. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Keep moist until rooted.

Where to Find Kunzea praestans

Kunzea praestans is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.

Kunzea praestans FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Kunzea praestans?

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

What is the size of Kunzea praestans?

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

What is the flowering period of Kunzea praestans?

Kunzea praestans 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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