Bertya lapicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lapicola
ID:
341754
Status:
valid
Authors:
Halford & R.J.F.Hend.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 6: 212 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341086
Common Names
- Bertya lapicola
- Lapicola Bertya
- Lapicola Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bertya lapicola (also called Lapicola Bertya, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia and New Zealand. It grows in wet areas, such as swamps, and is characterized by its small, greenish-brown flowers and its narrow, linear leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Bertya lapicola can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has medicinal properties and can be used to treat skin ailments, fever, and digestive problems.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Bertya lapicola sub. lapicolaBertya lapicola sub. brevifolia Halford & R.J.F.Hend.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bertya lapicola has five white petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.
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Bertya lapicola is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Bertya lapicola
Bertya lapicola is native to the south-west of Western Australia.
Bertya lapicola FAQ
What are the common names of Bertya lapicola?
Lapicola bertya
What is the growth rate of Bertya lapicola?
Moderate
What is the maximum height of Bertya lapicola?
Up to 5 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-221323: Based on the initial data import
Rodney Henderson (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.F.Hend.' in the authors string.
David A. Halford: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halford' in the authors string.