Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
668169

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 408 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667501



Common Names

  • Tomentosa Enchylaena
  • Tomentosa Enchylaena Palm
  • Tomentosa Enchylaena Tree


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Synonyms

  • Enchylaena brevifolia Gand. [unknown]
  • Enchylaena paradoxa R.Br. [unknown]
  • Enchylaena patens Gand. [unknown]
  • Enchylaena pubescens Moq. [unknown]
  • Enchylaena tomentosa glabra Benth. [unknown]
  • Enchylaena tomentosa villosa Benth. [unknown]
  • Enchylaena tomentosa tomentosa [unknown]

Description

Enchylaena tomentosa (also called the hairy 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 tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Enchylaena tomentosa 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 tomentosa is a perennial shrub. It is propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly during the growing season. Fertilize the plants in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Enchylaena tomentosa

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

Enchylaena tomentosa FAQ

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What is the natural habitat of Enchylaena tomentosa?

It is native to Australia and found in sandy soils, on coastal dunes, and in dry inland areas.

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,

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