Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
arboreus
ID:
137915

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aristeg.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 50 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137244



Common Names

  • Libanothamnus arboreus
  • Tree Libanothamnus
  • Tree Daphne


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Synonyms

  • Espeletia arborea Aristeg. [unknown]

Description

Libanothamnus arboreus (also called tree heath, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has leathery, linear leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Libanothamnus arboreus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Libanothamnus arboreus var. lancifolius Cuatrec.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Libanothamnus arboreus has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 5 cm. The seeds are small, black and rough. The seedlings are thin and have a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Libanothamnus arboreus is a perennial tree native to Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and should be kept moist. It can also be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to a year.

Where to Find Libanothamnus arboreus

Libanothamnus arboreus is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in dry, open woods.

Libanothamnus arboreus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Libanothamnus arboreus?

Libanothamnus arboreus

What is the common name of Libanothamnus arboreus?

Tree Libanothamnus

What is the origin of Libanothamnus arboreus?

Asia

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-97933: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Leandro Aristeguieta (1923-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aristeg.' in the authors string.