Temu cruckshanksii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Berg
Source:
wcs
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 30: 711 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321504
Common Names
- Temu cruckshanksii
- Temu
- Cruckshanksii
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- Blepharocalyx cruckshanksii Nied. [valid]
- Eugenia elliptica Phil. [illegitimate]
Description
Temu cruckshanksii (also called Cruckshanks' Temu, among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in Australia. It has a single, erect, woody stem and a single, erect, woolly, yellow flower. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands at elevations of 0 to 400 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Temu cruckshanksii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to produce essential oils for use in perfumes and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Temu cruckshanksii has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Seed: The seeds of Temu cruckshanksii are small, brown and round. Seedlings: The seedlings of Temu cruckshanksii are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Temu cruckshanksii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be planted in a separate pot.
Where to Find Temu cruckshanksii
Temu cruckshanksii is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Temu cruckshanksii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Temu cruckshanksii?
Temu cruckshanksii
What is the common name of Temu cruckshanksii?
Cruckshanksii
What is the family of Temu cruckshanksii?
Fabaceae
Species in the Temu 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-202289: Based on the initial data import
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.