Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
saxatilis
ID:
378610

Status:
valid

Authors:
Backer ex Cammerl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 5: 301 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377942



Common Names

  • Mitrasacme saxatilis
  • Rocky Mitrasacme
  • Rocky Daisy Bush


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Description

Mitrasacme saxatilis (also called Rock Mitrasacme, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and leathery foliage. It is native to Australia and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mitrasacme saxatilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mitrasacme saxatilis is a small, yellowish-green spikelet with a single spikelet per stem. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, green, grass-like plants.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mitrasacme saxatilis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Mitrasacme saxatilis

Mitrasacme saxatilis is native to Australia, and can be found in wetter areas of the continent.

Mitrasacme saxatilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mitrasacme saxatilis?

Mitrasacme saxatilis

What is the common name of Mitrasacme saxatilis?

Rocky Mitrasacme

What is the habitat of Mitrasacme saxatilis?

It is found in dry, open woods, thickets, and roadsides

Species in the Mitrasacme genus

Mitrasacme troglodytica, Mitrasacme subvolubilis, Mitrasacme pilosa, Mitrasacme prolifera, Mitrasacme neldneri, Mitrasacme paludosa, Mitrasacme nudicaulis, Mitrasacme polymorpha, Mitrasacme oasena, Mitrasacme patens, Mitrasacme phascoides, Mitrasacme nummularia, Mitrasacme setosa, Mitrasacme retroloba, Mitrasacme saxatilis, Mitrasacme scopata, Mitrasacme scrithicola, Mitrasacme serpyllifolia, Mitrasacme neglecta, Mitrasacme squamigera, Mitrasacme stellata, Mitrasacme secedens, Mitrasacme epigaea, Mitrasacme clarksonii, Mitrasacme nidulifera, Mitrasacme connata, Mitrasacme ambigua, Mitrasacme aggregata, Mitrasacme alsinoides, Mitrasacme erophila, Mitrasacme bogoriensis, Mitrasacme brachystemonea, Mitrasacme albomarginata, Mitrasacme elata, Mitrasacme laricifolia, Mitrasacme latiflora, Mitrasacme laxiceps, Mitrasacme kenneallyi, Mitrasacme maritima, Mitrasacme micrantha, Mitrasacme multicaulis, Mitrasacme gentianea, Mitrasacme exserta, Mitrasacme floribunda, Mitrasacme foliosa, Mitrasacme galbina, Mitrasacme laevis, Mitrasacme geniculosa, Mitrasacme glaucescens, Mitrasacme graminea,

Species in the Loganiaceae family

Antonia ovata, Bonyunia antoniifolia, Bonyunia aquatica, Bonyunia minor, Bonyunia superba, Bonyunia venusta, Bonyunia spectabilis, Bonyunia excelsa, Bonyunia magnifica, Bonyunia nobilis, Bonyunia pulchra, Gardneria angustifolia, Gardneria lanceolata, Gardneria multiflora, Gardneria nutans, Gardneria ovata, Geniostoma angustifolium, Geniostoma antherotrichum, Geniostoma balansanum, Geniostoma biseriale, Geniostoma borbonicum, Geniostoma calcicola, Geniostoma celastrineum, Geniostoma clavatum, Geniostoma cyrtandrae, Geniostoma densiflora, Geniostoma erythrosperma, Geniostoma fagraeoides, Geniostoma gagnae, Geniostoma glaucescens, Geniostoma grandifolium, Geniostoma huttonii, Geniostoma leenhoutsii, Geniostoma macrophyllum, Geniostoma mooreanum, Geniostoma novae-caledoniae, Geniostoma pedunculatum, Geniostoma petiolosum, Geniostoma randianum, Geniostoma rapense, Geniostoma rarotongensis, Geniostoma remyana, Geniostoma rupestre, Geniostoma stipulare, Geniostoma sykesii, Geniostoma trichostylum, Geniostoma umbellatum, Geniostoma vestitum, Geniostoma weinlandii, Geniostoma imbricatum,

References

Cornelis Andries Backer (1874-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backer' in the authors string.
Herman Cammerloher: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cammerl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:546695-1: Based on the initial data import