Bertya findlayi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
findlayi
ID:
329368
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 8: 141 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328700
Common Names
- Bertya findlayi
- Findlayi Orchid
- Cluster Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bertya findlayi (also called Findlay's 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 findlayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bertya findlayi has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a reddish tinge.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bertya findlayi 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 findlayi
Bertya findlayi is native to Australia. It is typically found in dry grasslands and savannas.
Bertya findlayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bertya findlayi?
Bertya findlayi
What are the common names of Bertya findlayi?
Common names of Bertya findlayi include Chinese lantern, Chinese lantern plant, and Chinese lantern vine.
Where is Bertya findlayi native to?
Bertya findlayi is native to Southeast Asia, including China, India, and Thailand.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-20925: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.