Status:
valid
Authors:
Andrews
Source:
cmp
Year:
1801
Citation Micro:
Bot. Repos. 3: t. 198 (1801)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561506
Common Names
- Bauera rubioides
- Rubioides Bauera
- Rubioides Orchid
Synonyms
- Bauera billardierei D.Don [unknown]
- Bauera galioides Rchb. [unknown]
- Bauera humilis Link [unknown]
- Bauera humilis brevipedunculata Regel [unknown]
- Bauera microphylla Sieber ex DC. [unknown]
- Bauera rubiifolia Salisb. [unknown]
- Bauera rubioides alba Guilf. [unknown]
- Bauera rubioides depressa Hook.f. [unknown]
- Bauera rubioides humilis (Link) Hook.f. [unknown]
- Bauera rubioides microphylla Hook.f. [unknown]
Description
Bauera rubioides (also called Australian Fuchsia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, bright pink flowers and glossy green leaves. It is native to Australia and grows in moist forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Bauera rubioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak or hedge plant, and can be used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bauera rubioides is a small, yellow or orange, cup-shaped flower with a yellow or greenish-yellow labellum. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bauera rubioides can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. It is best to water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Where to Find Bauera rubioides
Bauera rubioides is native to the temperate forests of Australia.
Bauera rubioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bauera rubioides?
Bauera rubioides
What is the family of Bauera rubioides?
Rhamnaceae
What is the natural habitat of Bauera rubioides?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Bauera genus
Species in the Cunoniaceae family
Ackama australiensis,
Ackama nubicola,
Ackama paniculosa,
Ackama rosifolia,
Acrophyllum australe,
Acrophyllum venosum,
Aistopetalum multiflorum,
Aistopetalum viticoides,
Anodopetalum biglandulosum,
Bauera capitata,
Bauera rubioides,
Bauera sessiliflora,
Caldcluvia paniculata,
Callicoma serratifolia,
Ceratopetalum apetalum,
Ceratopetalum corymbosum,
Ceratopetalum gummiferum,
Ceratopetalum hylandii,
Ceratopetalum iugumense,
Ceratopetalum macrophyllum,
Ceratopetalum succirubrum,
Ceratopetalum tetrapterum,
Ceratopetalum virchowii,
Codia belepensis,
Codia jaffrei,
Codia mackeeana,
Codia triverticillata,
Codia albicans,
Codia albifrons,
Codia cinerascens,
Codia discolor,
Codia ferruginea,
Codia fusca,
Codia incrassata,
Codia microphylla,
Codia montana,
Codia nitida,
Codia spatulata,
Codia xerophila,
Cunonia alticola,
Cunonia aoupiniensis,
Cunonia atrorubens,
Cunonia austrocaledonica,
Cunonia balansae,
Cunonia bernieri,
Cunonia bullata,
Cunonia capensis,
Cunonia cerifera,
Cunonia deplanchei,
Cunonia lenormandii,