Family:
Myrtaceae
Baeckea utilis
Mountain Baeckea
Other Names:
Name Origin:
Baeckea — after A. Baeck (1713-1795), Swedish naturalist.
utilis — meaning useful.
Regional Subspecies:
Occurrence:
Regional:
Noted only in the Munderoo district, but probably occurs in similar country surrounding Munderoo.
Australia:
NSW, Vic, Tas.
Habitat:
Heath or sclerophyll forest in wet places.
Habit:
Slender shrub to 3 m high.
Site Preference:
Semi-shade in wet or poorly drained soil. Tolerates frost.
Characteristics:
Hardy in moist situations.
Flowering:
White, summer.
Seed Collection:
Monitor closely as mature seeds soon released.
Propagation:
From fresh seed or cuttings. Best sown thinly and given light covering. Capillary watering may benefit. May take 8-10 weeks to germinate.
VALUES:
Shade & Shelter:
Low-level cover in windbreaks.
Land Protection:
Useful for stabilising soil.
Ornamental:
Attractive.