Kunzea spathulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Toelken
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 17: 48 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221630
Common Names
- Kunzea Spathulata
- Spathulate Kunzea
- Spathulate-leaved Kunzea
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Kunzea spathulata (also called Spathulate kunzea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Western Australia and is found in heathland, shrubland, and woodland. It has white flowers and grey-green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Kunzea spathulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a hedge. It has a pleasant aroma and is often used in aromatherapy. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kunzea spathulata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kunzea spathulata is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and placed in a potting mix containing sand and peat moss. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Kunzea spathulata
Kunzea spathulata is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.
Kunzea spathulata FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Kunzea spathulata?
Kunzea spathulata is found in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands in Australia.
What is the size of Kunzea spathulata?
Kunzea spathulata is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height.
What is the flowering period of Kunzea spathulata?
Kunzea spathulata 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-106594: Based on the initial data import
Hellmut R. Toelken (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toelken' in the authors string.