Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
lanata
ID:
668159

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paul G.Wilson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 4: 326 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667491



Common Names

  • Lanata Enchylaena
  • Lanata Enchylaena Palm
  • Lanata Enchylaena Tree


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Description

Enchylaena lanata (also called the woolly enchylaena, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Australia. It is an annual herbaceous plant with a single stem, up to 1 m tall, and a cluster of yellow flowers. Its flowers are up to 10 cm in diameter and have five petals. It is found in dry woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Enchylaena lanata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Enchylaena lanata are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Enchylaena lanata is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It is a relatively hardy species and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Enchylaena lanata

Enchylaena lanata is native to Australia and can be found in Western Australia, South Australia, and New South Wales.

Enchylaena lanata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Enchylaena lanata?

Enchylaena lanata

What type of plant is Enchylaena lanata?

It is a type of shrub

What is the natural habitat of Enchylaena lanata?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Enchylaena 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2788727: Based on the initial data import
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.