Tasmannia glaucifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Canellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaucifolia
ID:
458637
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.B.Williams
Source:
ksu
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Austral. J. Bot. 36: 396 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457969
Common Names
- Tasmannia Glaucifolia
- Blue-Leaved Tasmannia
- Mountain Pepper
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tasmannia glaucifolia (also called Glaucous Mountain Pepper, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Winteraceae family. It is native to Australia and is found in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforests. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall and has small, glossy, glaucous leaves. The flowers are white and the fruit is a small, black berry.
Uses & Benefits
Tasmannia glaucifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and is used to treat a range of ailments, including colds, flu, and skin conditions. It is also used to make herbal teas and as an ingredient in cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tasmannia glaucifolia are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tasmannia glaucifolia is a shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The plants should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Tasmannia glaucifolia
Tasmannia glaucifolia is native to the tropical rainforests of New Guinea.
Tasmannia glaucifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tasmannia glaucifolia?
Tasmannia glaucifolia
What is the common name of Tasmannia glaucifolia?
Mountain Pepper
What is the natural habitat of Tasmannia glaucifolia?
Dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands
Species in the Tasmannia genus
Tasmannia xerophila, Tasmannia vickeriana, Tasmannia verticillata, Tasmannia rubiginosa, Tasmannia beccariana, Tasmannia elongata, Tasmannia dictyophlebia, Tasmannia densifolia, Tasmannia cyclopum, Tasmannia coriacea, Tasmannia grandiflora, Tasmannia hatamensis, Tasmannia arfakensis, Tasmannia acutifolia, Tasmannia rosea, Tasmannia reticulata, Tasmannia pachyphylla, Tasmannia glaucifolia, Tasmannia obovata, Tasmannia membranea, Tasmannia macrantha, Tasmannia oligandra, Tasmannia insipida, Tasmannia lanceolata, Tasmannia purpurascens, Tasmannia stipitata, Tasmannia piperita, Tasmannia brassii, Tasmannia parviflora, Tasmannia pittosporoides, Tasmannia montis-wilhelmii, Tasmannia lamii, Tasmannia fistulosa, Tasmannia microphylla, Tasmannia vaccinioides, Tasmannia myrtoides,
Species in the Winteraceae family
Drimys andina, Drimys angustifolia, Drimys brasiliensis, Drimys confertifolia, Drimys granadensis, Drimys roraimensis, Drimys winteri, Pseudowintera insperata, Pseudowintera axillaris, Pseudowintera colorata, Pseudowintera traversii, Takhtajania perrieri, Tasmannia xerophila, Tasmannia vickeriana, Tasmannia verticillata, Tasmannia rubiginosa, Tasmannia beccariana, Tasmannia elongata, Tasmannia dictyophlebia, Tasmannia densifolia, Tasmannia cyclopum, Tasmannia coriacea, Tasmannia grandiflora, Tasmannia hatamensis, Tasmannia arfakensis, Tasmannia acutifolia, Tasmannia rosea, Tasmannia reticulata, Tasmannia pachyphylla, Tasmannia glaucifolia, Tasmannia obovata, Tasmannia membranea, Tasmannia macrantha, Tasmannia oligandra, Tasmannia insipida, Tasmannia lanceolata, Tasmannia purpurascens, Tasmannia stipitata, Tasmannia piperita, Tasmannia brassii, Tasmannia parviflora, Tasmannia pittosporoides, Tasmannia montis-wilhelmii, Tasmannia lamii, Tasmannia fistulosa, Tasmannia microphylla, Tasmannia vaccinioides, Tasmannia myrtoides, Zygogynum megacarpum, Zygogynum montanum,
References
John Beaumont Williams (1932-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Williams' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:936070-1: Based on the initial data import