Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Canellales
Genus:
Species:
rubiginosa
ID:
458556

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.C.Sm.) A.C.Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Taxon 18: 288 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457888



Common Names

  • Tasmannia rubiginosa
  • Mountain Pepper
  • Rubiginosa


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Synonyms

  • Drimys rubiginosa A.C.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Tasmannia rubiginosa (also called Rusty Pepperbush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are simple and its flowers are white. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tasmannia rubiginosa is used as a traditional medicine for treating colds, flu, and other respiratory ailments. It is also used as a culinary herb and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tasmannia rubiginosa is a small, white flower with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tasmannia rubiginosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require bright indirect light and regular watering.

Where to Find Tasmannia rubiginosa

Tasmannia rubiginosa is native to Australia, and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.

Tasmannia rubiginosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tasmannia rubiginosa?

Tasmannia rubiginosa

What is the common name of Tasmannia rubiginosa?

Rubiginosa Tasmannia

What is the natural habitat of Tasmannia rubiginosa?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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,