Status:
valid
Authors:
(Murr) Paul G.Wilson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 4: 212 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663610
Common Names
- Einadia polygonoides
- Polygonoides Einadia
- Polygonoides Einadia
Synonyms
- Chenopodium triangulare angustifolium Benth. [unknown]
- Chenopodium triangulare polygonoides Murr [unknown]
- Chenopodium triangulare polygonoides (Murr) Murr [unknown]
Description
Einadia polygonoides (also called Polygon-leaved Einadia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with a rounded crown and a grey-brown bark. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Einadia polygonoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used in areas with poor soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Einadia polygonoides is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Einadia polygonoides can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame or in a pot in a greenhouse. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer. Division can be done in spring.
Where to Find Einadia polygonoides
Einadia polygonoides is native to Australia and can be found in dry open woodlands and grasslands.
Einadia polygonoides FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Einadia polygonoides?
Einadia polygonoides is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in scrub and grassland.
What type of soil does Einadia polygonoides prefer?
Einadia polygonoides prefers well-drained, fertile soils.
How often should Einadia polygonoides be watered?
Einadia polygonoides should be watered regularly, but not too frequently.
Species in the Einadia genus
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens,
Achyranthes aspera,
Achyranthes bidentata,
Achyranthes diandra,
Achyranthes fasciculata,
Achyranthes mangarevica,
Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,