Bertya sharpeana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sharpeana
ID:
329667
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guymer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 2: 427 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328999
Common Names
- Bertya sharpeana
- Sharpeana Bertya
- Bertya Sharpeana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bertya sharpeana (also called Sharp's Bertya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Elaeocarpaceae family. It is native to Australia, where it is found in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 6 m tall.
Uses & Benefits
Bertya sharpeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is known to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bertya sharpeana has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bertya sharpeana is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Bertya sharpeana
Bertya sharpeana can be found in Australia.
Bertya sharpeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bertya sharpeana?
Bertya sharpeana
What is the common name of Bertya sharpeana?
Sharp's Bertya
Where is Bertya sharpeana native to?
Australia
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-20956: Based on the initial data import
Gordon P. Guymer (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guymer' in the authors string.