Tasmannia microphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Canellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
1241434
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.C.Sm.) A.C.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Taxon 18: 288 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240772
Common Names
- Small-Leaved Pepperberry
- Mountain Pepper
- Tasmanian Mountain Pepper
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tasmannia microphylla (also called Small-leaved Mountain Pepper, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, sheltered areas in open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Tasmannia microphylla is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders and to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tasmannia microphylla has white or pink flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and shiny, and its seedlings have oval-shaped, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tasmannia microphylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer months.
Where to Find Tasmannia microphylla
Tasmannia microphylla is native to Australia and can be found in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforests in New South Wales and Queensland.
Tasmannia microphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tasmannia microphylla?
Tasmannia microphylla
What type of plant is Tasmannia microphylla?
A shrub
What is the natural habitat of Tasmannia microphylla?
It is found in moist forests and riparian areas
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50108887: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.