Bertya opponens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
opponens
ID:
329514
Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell. ex Benth.) Guymer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 2: 147 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328846
Common Names
- Bertya opponens
- Opponens Bertya
- Bertya opponens var. opponens
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- Bertya oppositifolia F.Muell. & O'Shanesy [unknown]
- Croton opponens F.Muell. ex Benth. [unknown]
Description
Bertya opponens (also called 'Opposing 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 opponens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for its edible fruits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bertya opponens 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 opponens 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 opponens
Bertya opponens can be found in Australia.
Bertya opponens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bertya opponens?
Bertya opponens
What is the common name of Bertya opponens?
Opposing Bertya
What type of plant is Bertya opponens?
Evergreen shrub
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-20941: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Gordon P. Guymer (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guymer' in the authors string.