Benthamia misera - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
misera
ID:
325488
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 33: 24 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324820
Common Names
- Benthamia Misera
- Misera Benthamia
- Benthamia Misera
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- Habenaria misera Ridl. [unknown]
Description
Benthamia misera (also called 'Miserable Benthamia', among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in Australia. It is a low-growing shrub with small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in heaths and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Benthamia misera is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb. It has a strong aroma and is used to flavor dishes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Benthamia misera has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Benthamia misera can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained medium. The plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Benthamia misera
Benthamia misera can be found in the mountains of the Balkan Peninsula.
Benthamia misera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Benthamia misera?
Benthamia misera
What is the common name of Benthamia misera?
Miserable Benthamia
What is the natural habitat of Benthamia misera?
Dry, rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Benthamia genus
Benthamia bathieana, Benthamia calceolata, Benthamia catatiana, Benthamia chlorantha, Benthamia cuspidata, Benthamia dauphinensis, Benthamia elata, Benthamia exilis, Benthamia flavida, Benthamia glaberrima, Benthamia herminioides, Benthamia humbertii, Benthamia longecalceata, Benthamia macra, Benthamia madagascariensis, Benthamia majoriflora, Benthamia melanopoda, Benthamia misera, Benthamia monophylla, Benthamia nigrescens, Benthamia nigro-vaginata, Benthamia nivea, Benthamia perfecunda, Benthamia perularioides, Benthamia praecox, Benthamia procera, Benthamia rostrata, Benthamia verecunda, Benthamia arenaria, Benthamia barbata, Benthamia grandiflora, Benthamia hispidissima, Benthamia idahoensis, Benthamia boiteaui, Benthamia bosseri, Benthamia africana,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-20552: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.