Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
obovatus
ID:
1260878

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 6: 228 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260216



Common Names

  • Oblong Ptilotus
  • Oblong Ptilotus
  • Oblong Ptilotus


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Description

Ptilotus obovatus (also called Obovate Ptilotus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia, growing in dry woodlands and along roadsides. It has small, linear leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ptilotus obovatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ptilotus obovatus has small, fan-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. The seeds are tiny and dark brown, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptilotus obovatus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn from semi-ripe shoots and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly until established.

Where to Find Ptilotus obovatus

Ptilotus obovatus can be found in Australia, particularly in Queensland and New South Wales.

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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