Medicosma heterophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.G.Hartley
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 26: 582 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336695
Common Names
- Heterophylla Medicosma
- Heterophylla
- Medicosma Heterophylla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Medicosma heterophylla (also called Variable-leaved Medicosma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Australia. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m in height, with long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Medicosma heterophylla 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 heterophylla 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 heterophylla 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 heterophylla
Medicosma heterophylla can be found in Australia.
Medicosma heterophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Medicosma heterophylla?
Medicosma heterophylla
What is the natural habitat of Medicosma heterophylla?
Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
What is the common name of Medicosma heterophylla?
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:77131147-1: Based on the initial data import