Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
334923

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 501 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334255



Common Names

  • Westringia longifolia
  • Long-leaved Rosemary
  • Long-leaved Westringia


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Description

Westringia longifolia (also called 'Long-leaved Westringia', among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 8m tall. It is native to Australia, and it is found in rainforest, wet sclerophyll forest and dry sclerophyll forest. It has small, dark green, glossy leaves and clusters of white or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Westringia longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant in gardens and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Westringia longifolia has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals, and the seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Westringia longifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Westringia longifolia

Westringia longifolia is native to Australia.

Westringia longifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Westringia longifolia?

Westringia longifolia

What is the common name of Westringia longifolia?

Long-leaf Westringia

What is the natural habitat of Westringia longifolia?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-214595: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.