Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
fraseri
ID:
1263689

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
tro

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Syst. Census Austral. Pl. : 29 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263027



Common Names

  • Ptilotus fraseri
  • Fraseri Ptilotus
  • Fraser's Ptilotus


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Description

Ptilotus fraseri (also called Fraser's Ptilotus, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a slender stem and small, yellowish-green flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ptilotus fraseri is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring in food and drinks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ptilotus fraseri is a yellow-green in colour and has a bell-shaped form. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptilotus fraseri is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Ptilotus fraseri

Ptilotus fraseri can be found in Australia.

Ptilotus fraseri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptilotus fraseri?

Ptilotus fraseri

What is the common name of Ptilotus fraseri?

Fraser's Mulla Mulla

What is the natural habitat of Ptilotus fraseri?

It is found in open woodlands and shrublands in Western Australia.

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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