Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subcuneata
ID:
312322

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 4: 73 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311654



Common Names

  • Subcuneata Baeckea
  • Wedge-Shaped Baeckea
  • Wedge Baeckea


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Description

Baeckea subcuneata (also called Wedge-leaved Baeckea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to Australia and New Zealand, and is found in open forests, woodlands, and heathlands. Its leaves are small, cuneate, and grey-green in colour.

Uses & Benefits

Baeckea subcuneata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Baeckea subcuneata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are short and thin with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baeckea subcuneata is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer.

Where to Find Baeckea subcuneata

Baeckea subcuneata is native to Australia.

Baeckea subcuneata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baeckea subcuneata?

Baeckea subcuneata

What is the common name of Baeckea subcuneata?

Wedge-leaved Baeckea

What is the natural habitat of Baeckea subcuneata?

Tropical rainforests

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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