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
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.
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 Bertya genus
Bertya brownii,
Bertya cunninghamii,
Bertya dimerostigma,
Bertya findlayi,
Bertya glandulosa,
Bertya gummifera,
Bertya ingramii,
Bertya mollissima,
Bertya oblonga,
Bertya oleifolia,
Bertya opponens,
Bertya pedicellata,
Bertya pinifolia,
Bertya polystigma,
Bertya pomaderrioides,
Bertya rosmarinifolia,
Bertya rotundifolia,
Bertya sharpeana,
Bertya tasmanica,
Bertya calycina,
Bertya ernestiana,
Bertya grampiana,
Bertya granitica,
Bertya lapicola,
Bertya linearifolia,
Bertya recurvata,
Bertya riparia,
Bertya virgata,
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,