Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sond. & F.Muell.) Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 63 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000329009
Common Names
- Bertya tasmanica
- Tasmanica Bertya
- Bertya Tasmanica
Synonyms
- Ricinocarpos tasmanicus Sond. & F.Muell. [unknown]
Description
Bertya tasmanica (also called Native Cherry, Native Plum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Australia and New Zealand. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bertya tasmanica 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Bertya tasmanica sub. vestita Halford & R.J.F.Hend.
Bertya tasmanica sub. tasmanica
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bertya tasmanica 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bertya tasmanica is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It is tolerant of a range of soils and climates, and is best grown in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood growth and rooted in a sandy soil.
Where to Find Bertya tasmanica
Bertya tasmanica can be found in Australia.
Bertya tasmanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bertya tasmanica?
Bertya tasmanica
What is the common name of Bertya tasmanica?
Tasmanian Bertya
Where is Bertya tasmanica 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,