Halgania glabra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
715340
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.Black
Source:
ksu
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. South Australia 60: 168 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714673
Common Names
- Halgania glabra
- Smooth Halgania
- Smooth
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Halgania glabra (also called 'Bluebell Bush', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and bell-shaped, blue flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Halgania glabra 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 glabra is white, and the seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Halgania glabra 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 glabra
Halgania glabra is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.
Halgania glabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Halgania glabra?
Halgania glabra
What is the common name of Halgania glabra?
Smooth Halgania
What is the habitat of Halgania glabra?
It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woods
Species in the Halgania genus
Halgania andromedifolia, Halgania argyrophylla, Halgania bebrana, Halgania brachyrhyncha, Halgania corymbosa, Halgania cyanea, Halgania erecta, Halgania glabra, Halgania integerrima, Halgania lavandulacea, Halgania littoralis, Halgania preissiana, Halgania rigida, Halgania sericiflora, Halgania solanacea, Halgania tomentosa, Halgania viscosa,
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
John McConnell Black (1855-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Black' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:116585-1: Based on the initial data import