Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
S. Sci. Rec. 2: 98 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328671
Common Names
- Bertya dimerostigma
- Two-stamen Bertya
- Two-stamen Bertya
Synonyms
- Bertya dimerostigma genuina Gruning [unknown]
Description
Bertya dimerostigma (also called Two-stamened Bertya, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Ericaceae. It is native to Australia. It typically grows in moist areas, such as along streams, in swamps, and in other wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bertya dimerostigma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bertya dimerostigma 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 dimerostigma is a slow-growing shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -7°C. It is also salt tolerant and can be used in coastal gardens.
Where to Find Bertya dimerostigma
Bertya dimerostigma is native to Australia. It is typically found in dry grasslands and savannas.
Bertya dimerostigma FAQ
What is the common name of Bertya dimerostigma?
Dimerostigma Bertya
What is the natural habitat of Bertya dimerostigma?
Coastal wetlands and estuaries
What is the average height of Bertya dimerostigma?
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,