Medicosma forsteri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.G.Hartley
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 26: 581 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336693
Common Names
- Forsteri Medicosma
- Forsteri
- Medicosma Forsteri
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Medicosma forsteri (also called 'Forster's Medicosma', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It grows in moist forests, along riverbanks, and in mountain valleys. It has a broad crown, with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Medicosma forsteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and to create natural dyes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Medicosma forsteri has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Medicosma forsteri can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny position in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Medicosma forsteri
Medicosma forsteri can be found in New Caledonia.
Medicosma forsteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Medicosma forsteri?
Medicosma forsteri
What is the natural habitat of Medicosma forsteri?
Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
What is the common name of Medicosma forsteri?
None
Species in the Medicosma genus
Medicosma gracilis, Medicosma glandulosa, Medicosma fareana, Medicosma exigua, Medicosma emarginata, Medicosma elliptica, Medicosma diversifolia, Medicosma articulata, Medicosma obliqua, Medicosma congesta, Medicosma verticillata, Medicosma latifolia, Medicosma tahafeana, Medicosma subsessilis, Medicosma suberosa, Medicosma sessiliflora, Medicosma riparia, Medicosma petiolaris, Medicosma parvifolia, Medicosma obovata, Medicosma cunnighamii, Medicosma leratii, Medicosma forsteri, Medicosma mulgraveana, Medicosma heterophylla,
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,
References
Thomas Gordon Hartley (1931-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.G.Hartley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77131145-1: Based on the initial data import