Baeckea trapeza - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.R.Bean
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Telopea 7: 255 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311745
Common Names
- Baeckea trapeza
- Trapezoid Baeckea
- Trapezoid-like Baeckea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Baeckea trapeza (also called Trapezoid 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, trapezoid, and grey-green in colour.
Uses & Benefits
Baeckea trapeza is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Baeckea trapeza are white and star-shaped, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Baeckea trapeza can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Baeckea trapeza
Baeckea trapeza is native to Australia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Baeckea trapeza FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baeckea trapeza?
Baeckea trapeza
What is the common name of Baeckea trapeza?
Trapezoid Baeckea
What is the natural habitat of Baeckea trapeza?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-19290: Based on the initial data import
Anthony Bean (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Bean' in the authors string.