Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
peteriana
ID:
1539520

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rye

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 31: 29. 2020

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000021167



Common Names

  • Babingtonia peteriana
  • Peteriana Babingtonia
  • Babingtonia


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Description

Babingtonia peteriana (also called Peter's Babingtonia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats including heathland, open woodlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Babingtonia peteriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Babingtonia peteriana has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Babingtonia peteriana is a semi-evergreen perennial with a trailing habit. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and needs regular watering.

Where to Find Babingtonia peteriana

Babingtonia peteriana is native to the tropical forests of Australia.

Babingtonia peteriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Babingtonia peteriana?

Babingtonia peteriana

What is the common name of Babingtonia peteriana?

Peter's Babingtonia

What is the family of Babingtonia peteriana?

Myrtaceae

Species in the Babingtonia genus

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,