Bertya mollissima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollissima
ID:
329461
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blakely
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Contr. New South Wales Natl. Herb. 1: 120 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328793
Common Names
- Bertya mollissima
- Mollissima Bertya
- Bertya mollissima var. mollissima
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bertya mollissima (also called 'Soft Bertya', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Australia, where it is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bertya mollissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for timber production and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bertya mollissima is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bertya mollissima is a small shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Bertya mollissima
Bertya mollissima can be found in Australia.
Bertya mollissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bertya mollissima?
Bertya mollissima
What is the common name of Bertya mollissima?
Soft Bertya
What is the natural habitat of Bertya mollissima?
Rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest
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-20935: Based on the initial data import
William Blakely (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blakely' in the authors string.