Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevifolia
ID:
310985

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 3: 230 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000310317



Common Names

  • Baeckea Brevifolia
  • Brevifolia Baeckea
  • Baeckea


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Description

Baeckea brevifolia (also called Dwarf Baekea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It grows in dry and sandy habitats, and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Baeckea brevifolia is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a tonic and to improve circulation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Baeckea brevifolia has white flowers with five petals, and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baeckea brevifolia is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best grown in a rock garden or in a container.

Where to Find Baeckea brevifolia

Baeckea brevifolia can be found in the rainforests of eastern Australia.

Baeckea brevifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baeckea brevifolia?

Baeckea brevifolia

What is the common name of Baeckea brevifolia?

Short-leaved Baeckea

What type of plant is Baeckea brevifolia?

Shrub

Species in the Baeckea 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,

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