Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
enata
ID:
806060

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Ford, Craven & J.Holmes

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 7: 121 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805394



Common Names

  • Enata Backhousia
  • Enata
  • Backhousia


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Description

Backhousia enata (also called 'Enata Aniseed Myrtle' and 'Enata Anise Myrtle', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Australia. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Backhousia enata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a windbreak in windy areas and can be used to add color to flower beds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Backhousia enata has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The flowers have 5 petals and 5 stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Backhousia enata is a hardy evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and is tolerant of full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Backhousia enata

Backhousia enata is native to Australia and can be found in moist, shady forests. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Backhousia enata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Backhousia enata?

Backhousia enata

What is the common name of Backhousia enata?

Enata Myrtle

What is the natural habitat of Backhousia enata?

It is native to Australia

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-343684: Based on the initial data import
Lyndley Alan Craven (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craven' in the authors string.
Andrew James Ford (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Ford' in the authors string.
Jennifer Holmes (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Holmes' in the authors string.