Commersonia breviseta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
breviseta
ID:
509520
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.F.Wilkins & L.M.Copel.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Telopea 12: 65 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508852
Common Names
- Commersonia breviseta
- Breviseta Commersonia
- Breviseta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Commersonia breviseta (also called Breviseta Commersonia, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub in the family Rhamnaceae. It is native to Australia and is found in forests, thickets, and along roadsides. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves with entire margins and a glossy upper surface.
Uses & Benefits
Commersonia breviseta is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive ailments, skin diseases, and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Commersonia breviseta has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Commersonia breviseta can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Commersonia breviseta
Commersonia breviseta is native to Australia.
Commersonia breviseta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Commersonia breviseta?
Commersonia breviseta
What is the common name of Commersonia breviseta?
Short-haired Commersonia
What is the natural habitat of Commersonia breviseta?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2606745: Based on the initial data import
Carolyn F. Wilkins (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.F.Wilkins' in the authors string.
Lachlan Mackenzie Copeland (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Copel.' in the authors string.