Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
erecta
ID:
715339

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ewart & B.Rees

Source:
ksu

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Victoria , n.s., 23: 58 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714672



Common Names

  • Halgania erecta
  • Erect Halgania
  • Erect


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Description

Halgania erecta (also called Erect Halgania, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has long, narrow leaves and clusters of white-pink flowers. It grows in dry, open woodlands and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Halgania erecta is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Halgania erecta is white, and the seed is small, black, and triangular-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Halgania erecta is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to 1-2 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to part shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and placed in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Halgania erecta

Halgania erecta can be found in Australia, particularly in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

Halgania erecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Halgania erecta?

Halgania erecta

What is the common name of Halgania erecta?

Upright Halgania

What is the habitat of Halgania erecta?

It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woods

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

Alfred James Ewart (1872-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ewart' in the authors string.
Bertha Rees: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Rees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:116584-1: Based on the initial data import