Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
brevifolia
ID:
377519

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) Paul G.Wilson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 2: 22 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376851



Common Names

  • Maireana brevifolia
  • Short-leaved Maireana
  • Short-fruited Maireana


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Synonyms

  • Kochia brevifolia R.Br. [unknown]
  • Enchylaena tamariscina (Lindl.) Druce [unknown]
  • Salsola brachyphylla Spreng. [unknown]
  • Suaeda tamariscina Lindl. [unknown]
  • Kochia tamariscina (Lindl.) J.M.Black [unknown]
  • Kochia thymifolia Lindl. [unknown]
  • Suaeda feliciana A.J.Hoffm. & Teillier [unknown]

Description

Maireana brevifolia (also called Bluebush, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter high. It is native to Australia and is found in arid and semi-arid regions.

Uses & Benefits

Maireana brevifolia is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maireana brevifolia has small yellow flowers that appear in spring and summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maireana brevifolia is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to shape and can be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Maireana brevifolia

Maireana brevifolia is native to Australia.

Maireana brevifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maireana brevifolia?

Maireana brevifolia

What is the common name of Maireana brevifolia?

Maireana

What is the natural habitat of Maireana brevifolia?

Tropical rainforests

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 kew-2372762: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.