Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baxteri
ID:
835595

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) J.R.Wheeler & N.G.Marchant

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 16: 398 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834930

Common Names

  • Agonis baxteri
  • Baxter's Agonis
  • Baxter's Willow

Searching for Agonis baxteri? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Agonis baxteri (also called Baxter's Agonis, among many other common names) is a shrub with white or pink flowers. It is native to Australia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Agonis baxteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agonis baxteri has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

Searching for Agonis baxteri? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Agonis baxteri is a terrestrial bromeliad native to Brazil. It is a slow-growing plant that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers a warm, humid climate and grows best in partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or division of the offsets. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs. The offsets can be divided and replanted in the same soil mix.

Where to Find Agonis baxteri

Agonis baxteri is native to Australia and can be found in temperate climates.

Agonis baxteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agonis baxteri?

Agonis baxteri

What are the common names of Agonis baxteri?

Baxter's agonis

What is the native range of Agonis baxteri?

Australia

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-372117: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Judith Roderick Wheeler (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Wheeler' in the authors string.
Neville Marchant (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.G.Marchant' in the authors string.