Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
amoena
ID:
1295758

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Diels) Paul G.Wilson

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 2: 21 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295096



Common Names

  • Maireana
  • Amoena
  • Saltbush


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Description

Maireana amoena (also called Amoena Bluebush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It has yellow flowers and linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Maireana amoena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maireana amoena is a yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark-brown nut with a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maireana amoena can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Maireana amoena

Maireana amoena is native to Australia, occurring in all mainland states.

Maireana amoena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maireana amoena?

Maireana amoena

What is the common name of Maireana amoena?

Beautiful Bluebush

What is the natural habitat of Maireana amoena?

Maireana amoena is native to Australia

Species in the Maireana genus

Maireana brevifolia, Maireana trichoptera, Maireana eriantha, Maireana cheelii, Maireana luehmannii, Maireana amoena, Maireana scleroptera, Maireana diffusa, Maireana oppositifolia, Maireana enchylaenoides, Maireana lobiflora, Maireana lanosa, Maireana ciliata, Maireana pentagona, Maireana coronata, Maireana dichoptera, Maireana eriosphaera, Maireana carnosa, Maireana marginata, Maireana excavata, Maireana humillima, Maireana georgei, Maireana convexa, Maireana turbinata, Maireana murrayana, Maireana astrotricha, Maireana sedifolia, Maireana spongiocarpa, Maireana campanulata, Maireana polypterygia, Maireana triptera, Maireana erioclada, Maireana pentatropis, Maireana schistocarpa, Maireana pyramidata, Maireana melanocoma, Maireana cannonii, Maireana platycarpa, Maireana glomerifolia, Maireana atkinsiana, Maireana prosthecochaeta, Maireana thesioides, Maireana suaedifolia, Maireana decalvans, Maireana rohrlachii, Maireana microphylla, Maireana microcarpa, Maireana ovata, Maireana tomentosa, Maireana integra,

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 tro-7201775: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.