Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
715353

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Helms ex Ewart & Jean White

Source:
ksu

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Victoria , n.s., 22: 321 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714686

Common Names

  • Halgania tomentosa
  • Woolly Halgania
  • Woolly

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Description

Halgania tomentosa (also called 'Woolly Halgania', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, narrow leaves and small white to pink flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern and southern parts of Australia.

Uses & Benefits

Halgania tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Halgania tomentosa is white, and the seed is small, black, and triangular-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Halgania tomentosa is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to 1-2 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to part shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and placed in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Halgania tomentosa

Halgania tomentosa is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

Halgania tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Halgania tomentosa?

Halgania tomentosa

What is the common name of Halgania tomentosa?

Woolly Halgania

What is the habitat of Halgania tomentosa?

Halgania tomentosa is found in heathland, shrubland, and woodlands in Western Australia.

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

Alfred James Ewart (1872-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ewart' in the authors string.
Jean White-Haney (1877-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jean White' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:116598-1: Based on the initial data import