Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
spathulatus
ID:
1263684

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
tro

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Monthly Not. Pap. & Proc. Roy. Soc. Tasmania 1874: 77 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263022



Common Names

  • Ptilotus spathulatus
  • Spathulatus Ptilotus
  • Spathulate Ptilotus


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Description

Ptilimnium spathulatus (also called Spathulate Ptilimnium, 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

Ptilimnium capillaceum 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 spathulatus is a yellow-green in colour and has a spoon-shaped form. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptilotus spathulatus is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in a clump and can reach up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. Sow seed in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Ptilotus spathulatus

Ptilotus spathulatus is native to Australia. It can be found in dry and open habitats, such as chaparral, grassland, and open woodlands.

Ptilotus spathulatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptilotus spathulatus?

Ptilotus spathulatus

What is the common name of Ptilotus spathulatus?

Spathulate Mulla Mulla

What is the natural habitat of Ptilotus spathulatus?

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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