Status:
valid
Authors:
Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 40: 377 1915
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001154213
Common Names
- Trachyloma wattsii
- Wattsii Trachyloma
- Wattsii Moss
Description
Trachyloma wattsii (also called 'Watts' Trachyloma', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia and New Zealand. It is characterized by its small, Watts' leaves and white flowers. It grows in open woodlands and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Trachyloma wattsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and to provide shade for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trachyloma wattsii is white or pink, with six petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with long, slender stems and small, oval leaves.
Where to Find Trachyloma wattsii
Trachyloma wattsii is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Trachyloma genus
Species in the Trachylomataceae family