Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.S.Sm.) Peter G.Wilson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 6: 258 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322770
Common Names
- Thaleropia queenslandica
- Queenslandica Thaleropia
- Queenslandica Thaleropia Plant
Description
Thaumatophyllum spruceanum (also called Spruce's Thaumatophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody base and grows to a height of up to 50 cm. It has small, greyish-green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in wet, marshy soils and is often found in wet meadows and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Thaleropia queenslandica is a plant native to Australia and is used as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Thaleropia queenslandica are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thaleropia queenslandica is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or division in spring or autumn. Division is the easiest method of propagation, as it is a fast-growing plant. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, light soil. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a sunny position.
Where to Find Thaleropia queenslandica
Thaleropia queenslandica can be found in Australia.
Thaleropia queenslandica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thaleropia queenslandica?
Thaleropia queenslandica
What is the common name of Thaleropia queenslandica?
Queensland Thaleropia
What type of plant is Thaleropia queenslandica?
Tree
Species in the Thaleropia genus
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,