Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
humillima
ID:
1295792

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 2: 32 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295130



Common Names

  • Maireana
  • Humillima Maireana
  • Maireana Humillima


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Description

Maireana humillima (also called Dwarf Bluebush, among many other common names) is a small, erect shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has grey-green foliage and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in arid and semi-arid regions, often in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Maireana humillima is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that is often used in landscaping to create a low-maintenance garden. It is also used as a ground cover to reduce soil erosion and to provide habitat for native wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maireana humillima 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 humillima is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Maireana humillima

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

Maireana humillima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maireana humillima?

Maireana humillima

What is the common name of Maireana humillima?

Low Bluebush

What is the natural habitat of Maireana humillima?

Maireana humillima is found in the arid and semi-arid regions of 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-7201828: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.