Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Canellales
Genus:
Species:
pachyphylla
ID:
458636

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Diels) A.C.Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Taxon 18: 288 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457968



Common Names

  • Tasmannia Pachyphylla
  • Thick-Leaved Tasmannia
  • Mountain Pepper


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Synonyms

  • Drimys pachyphylla Diels [unknown]

Description

Tasmannia pachyphylla (also called Thick-leaved 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, thick-leaved leaves. The flowers are white and the fruit is a small, black berry.

Uses & Benefits

Tasmannia pachyphylla 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 pachyphylla are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tasmannia pachyphylla 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 pachyphylla

Tasmannia pachyphylla is native to the tropical rainforests of New Guinea.

Tasmannia pachyphylla FAQ

What are the common names of Tasmannia pachyphylla?

Common names of Tasmannia pachyphylla include thick-leaved pepperbush and Tasmanian pepperbush.

What is the native habitat of Tasmannia pachyphylla?

Tasmannia pachyphylla is native to Tasmania, Australia.

How big can Tasmannia pachyphylla grow?

Tasmannia pachyphylla can grow up to 2 meters in height.

Species in the Tasmannia genus

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

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:555243-1: Based on the initial data import