Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
sedifolia
ID:
692273

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2813764: Based on the initial data import
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.