Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 22: 252 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921503
Common Names
- Bartholomaea mollis
- Mollis Bartholomaea
- Bartholomaea Mollis Plant
Description
Bartholomaea mollis (also called 'Soft Bartholomaea', among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. It has a grey-brown bark with a smooth texture, and its leaves are lanceolate to ovate, and are dull green in colour.
Uses & Benefits
Bartholomaea mollis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bartholomaea mollis is a small, yellowish-white flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bartholomaea mollis is an evergreen shrub that is native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune back in late winter to encourage new growth. Propagate by cuttings or seed.
Where to Find Bartholomaea mollis
Bartholomaea mollis is native to India and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Species in the Bartholomaea genus
Species in the Salicaceae family
Abatia angeliana,
Abatia americana,
Abatia canescens,
Abatia glabra,
Abatia mexicana,
Abatia microphylla,
Abatia parviflora,
Abatia rugosa,
Abatia spicata,
Abatia stellata,
Azara alpina,
Azara celastrina,
Azara dentata,
Azara integrifolia,
Azara intermedia,
Azara lanceolata,
Azara microphylla,
Azara petiolaris,
Azara salicifolia,
Azara serrata,
Azara uruguayensis,
Banara acunae,
Banara arguta,
Banara axilliflora,
Banara boliviana,
Banara brasiliensis,
Banara brittonii,
Banara caymanensis,
Banara cordifolia,
Banara domingensis,
Banara excisa,
Banara glauca,
Banara guianensis,
Banara ibaguensis,
Banara larensis,
Banara leptophylla,
Banara minutiflora,
Banara nitida,
Banara orinocensis,
Banara parviflora,
Banara portoricensis,
Banara quinquenervis,
Banara regia,
Banara riparia,
Banara riscoi,
Banara saxicola,
Banara selleana,
Banara serrata,
Banara splendens,
Banara tomentosa,