Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
caespitulosus
ID:
395405

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 6: 233 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394737



Common Names

  • Ptilotus caespitulosus
  • Caespitulosus Ptilotus
  • Ptilotus Caespitulosus Tree


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Synonyms

  • Trichinium caespitulosum F.Muell. ex Benth. [unknown]

Description

Ptilotus caespitulosus (also called Tufted Mulla Mulla, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It has small, pinkish-purple flowers and is found in arid and semi-arid regions.

Uses & Benefits

Ptilotus caespitulosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ptilotus caespitulosus has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in umbels. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptilotus caespitulosus is a fast-growing annual, native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment, and kept in partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a warm, moist environment. Division should be done in spring or summer, and the divided plants should be potted up in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Ptilotus caespitulosus

Ptilotus caespitulosus is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.

Ptilotus caespitulosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptilotus caespitulosus?

Ptilotus caespitulosus

What is the common name of Ptilotus caespitulosus?

Tufted Ptilotus

What is the natural habitat of Ptilotus caespitulosus?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,

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