Halgania viscosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viscosa
ID:
715356
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
ksu
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 34: 204 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714689
Common Names
- Halgania viscosa
- Viscid Halgania
- Viscid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Halgania viscosa (also called 'Sticky Halgania', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, narrow leaves and small white to pink flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern and southern parts of Australia.
Uses & Benefits
Halgania viscosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Halgania viscosa is white, and the seed is small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Halgania viscosa 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 viscosa
Halgania viscosa is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.
Halgania viscosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Halgania viscosa?
Halgania viscosa
What is the common name of Halgania viscosa?
Sticky Halgania
What is the habitat of Halgania viscosa?
Halgania viscosa is found in heathland, shrubland, and woodlands in Western Australia.
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
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:116600-1: Based on the initial data import