Maireana pentatropis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pentatropis
ID:
1295816
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tate) Paul G.Wilson
Source:
tro
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 2: 39 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295154
Common Names
- Five-part Maireana
- Five-part Burr-sedge
- Five-part Burr
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Maireana pentatropis (also called Five-winged 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 pentatropis 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
Maireana pentatropis has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Maireana pentatropis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate drought.
Where to Find Maireana pentatropis
Maireana pentatropis is found in the arid regions of South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria.
Maireana pentatropis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maireana pentatropis?
Maireana pentatropis
What is the common name of Maireana pentatropis?
Five-winged Bluebush
What is the natural habitat of Maireana pentatropis?
Maireana pentatropis 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-7201852: Based on the initial data import
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.
Ralph Tate (1840-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tate' in the authors string.