Commersonia borealis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borealis
ID:
749737
Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.Pritz.) C.F.Wilkins & Whitlock
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 24: 243 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749070
Common Names
- Commersonia borealis
- Borealis Commersonia
- Northern Commersonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Commersonia borealis (also called 'Northern Paperbark' or 'Northern Tea Tree', among many other common names) is a shrub with white or pink flowers. It is native to Australia and New Zealand and is typically found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Commersonia borealis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Commersonia borealis is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Commersonia borealis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Commersonia borealis
Commersonia borealis can be found in tropical rainforests in Australia.
Commersonia borealis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Commersonia borealis?
Commersonia borealis
What is the common name of Commersonia borealis?
Northern Brown-eye
What is the natural habitat of Commersonia borealis?
Northern Brown-eye is native to Australia
Species in the Commersonia genus
Commersonia macrostipulata, Commersonia amystia, Commersonia breviseta, Commersonia bartramia, Commersonia craurophylla, Commersonia cygnorum, Commersonia dasyphylla, Commersonia densiflora, Commersonia hermanniifolia, Commersonia magniflora, Commersonia novoguinensis, Commersonia obliqua, Commersonia parviflora, Commersonia rotundifolia, Commersonia rugosa, Commersonia salviifolia, Commersonia borealis, Commersonia corylifolia, Commersonia grandiflora, Commersonia madagascariensis, Commersonia prostrata, Commersonia apella, Commersonia erythrogyna, Commersonia gilva, Commersonia tahitensis,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,
References
Ernst Georg Pritzel (1875-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Pritz.' in the authors string.
Carolyn F. Wilkins (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.F.Wilkins' in the authors string.
Barbara Ann Whitlock (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Whitlock' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77116427-1: Based on the initial data import