Baeckea pygmaea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br. ex Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 86 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311481
Common Names
- Baeckea pygmaea
- Pygmy Baeckea
- Pygmy Myrtle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Baeckea pygmaea (also called Pygmy Baeckea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is a shrub with opposite, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is native to Australia and New Guinea, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests.
Uses & Benefits
Baeckea pygmaea is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baeckea pygmaea is small and white with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Baeckea pygmaea can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, humid environment. For division, separate the rhizomes of the plant in spring and replant them in a new location. The plants prefer a warm, humid environment and should be kept in partial shade.
Where to Find Baeckea pygmaea
Baeckea pygmaea is native to the tropical forests of Australia.
Baeckea pygmaea FAQ
What type of soil does Baeckea pygmaea prefer?
Baeckea pygmaea prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
What is the ideal temperature for Baeckea pygmaea?
Baeckea pygmaea prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much light does Baeckea pygmaea need?
Baeckea pygmaea prefers bright, indirect light.
Species in the Baeckea genus
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-19265: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.