Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
cunninghamii
ID:
329312

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 4: 473 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328644



Common Names

  • Bertya cunninghamii
  • Cunningham's Bertya
  • Cunningham's Bertya


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Description

Bertya cunninghamii (also called Cunningham's Bertya, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has an upright habit and grows to a height of around 1 m. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the coastal and sub-coastal regions of New South Wales and Queensland.

Uses & Benefits

Bertya cunninghamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bertya cunninghamii sub. cunninghamii
Bertya cunninghamii sub. pubiramula Halford & R.J.F.Hend.
Bertya cunninghamii sub. rupicola Halford & R.J.F.Hend.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bertya cunninghamii is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a black color. The seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bertya cunninghamii is a small shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix in a warm, sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the branches in late spring or early summer. Dip the cuttings in rooting hormone and plant them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Bertya cunninghamii

Bertya cunninghamii is native to Australia and can be found in areas with temperate climates.

Bertya cunninghamii FAQ

What is the common name of Bertya cunninghamii?

Cunningham's Bertya

What is the natural habitat of Bertya cunninghamii?

Coastal wetlands and estuaries

What is the average height of Bertya cunninghamii?

2-10 m

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References