Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
gundarara
ID:
1322180

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.D.Barrett, Craven & R.L.Barrett

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 25: 409 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334634



Common Names

  • Backhousia Gundarara
  • Gundarara Backhousia
  • Backhousia


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Description

Backhousia gundarara (also called Backhousia gundarara, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Australia. It is typically found in open woodlands and rainforests. It has an upright growth habit and can reach up to 15 m in height. Its leaves are glossy and dark green, and its flowers are white and tubular.

Uses & Benefits

Backhousia gundarara is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Backhousia gundarara has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Backhousia gundarara is a shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be potted up when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Backhousia gundarara

Backhousia gundarara is native to Australia, where it can be found in moist woodlands and forests.

Backhousia gundarara FAQ

What is the scientific name of Backhousia gundarara?

Backhousia gundarara

What is the natural habitat of Backhousia gundarara?

Backhousia gundarara is native to the tropical rainforests of Australia.

What are the care requirements for Backhousia gundarara?

Backhousia gundarara requires moderate humidity, warm temperatures, and bright indirect light.

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

Lyndley Alan Craven (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craven' in the authors string.
Matthew David Barrett (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.D.Barrett' in the authors string.
Russell Lindsay Barrett (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Barrett' in the authors string.