Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
planifolia
ID:
1295861

Status:
valid

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

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 2: 52 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295199



Common Names

  • Maireana planifolia
  • Plane-leaved Bluebush
  • Plane-leaf Bluebush


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Description

Maireana planifolia (also called Flat-leaved 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 planifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and can also be used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maireana planifolia has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Maireana planifolia is best done through seed sowing. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be kept moist and protected from direct sunlight. Propagation can also be done through division of the clumps.

Where to Find Maireana planifolia

Maireana planifolia is found in the arid regions of South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria.

Maireana planifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maireana planifolia?

Maireana planifolia

What is the common name of Maireana planifolia?

Flat-leaved Maireana

What type of plant is Maireana planifolia?

It is a shrub

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-7201903: 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.