Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Forst.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1780
Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Regiae Soc. Sci. Upsal. , ser. 2, 3: 184 (1780)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691606
Common Names
- Forstera sedifolia
- Sedge Forstera
- Sedge Leatherwood
Description
Forstera sedifolia (also called Forstera sedifolia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It grows in sandy soils, coastal heaths, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Forstera sedifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Forstera sedifolia has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Forstera sedifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Forstera sedifolia
Forstera sedifolia is native to Australia.
Forstera sedifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Forstera sedifolia?
Forstera sedifolia
What is the common name of Forstera sedifolia?
Sea-heath
What is the family of Forstera sedifolia?
Caryophyllaceae
Species in the Forstera genus
Species in the Stylidiaceae family
Donatia fascicularis,
Donatia novae-zelandiae,
Forstera bellidifolia,
Forstera bidwillii,
Forstera mackayi,
Forstera sedifolia,
Forstera tenella,
Forstera cristis,
Forstera purpurata,
Levenhookia leptantha,
Levenhookia stipitata,
Levenhookia sonderi,
Levenhookia pusilla,
Levenhookia pulcherrima,
Levenhookia octomaculata,
Levenhookia dubia,
Levenhookia chippendalei,
Levenhookia pauciflora,
Levenhookia preissii,
Oreostylidium subulatum,
Phyllachne clavigera,
Phyllachne colensoi,
Phyllachne rubra,
Phyllachne uliginosa,
Stylidium adpressum,
Stylidium aeonioides,
Stylidium affine,
Stylidium longissimum,
Stylidium longitubum,
Stylidium lowrieanum,
Stylidium luteum,
Stylidium macranthum,
Stylidium maitlandianum,
Stylidium maritimum,
Stylidium megacarpum,
Stylidium lobuliflorum,
Stylidium marradongense,
Stylidium simulans,
Stylidium longicornu,
Stylidium soboliferum,
Stylidium spathulatum,
Stylidium limbatum,
Stylidium lineare,
Stylidium lineatum,
Stylidium crossocephalum,
Stylidium clarksonii,
Stylidium claytonioides,
Stylidium confertum,
Stylidium confluens,
Stylidium cordifolium,