Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fitzgibbonii
ID:
1332240

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) X.A.Weber & Schmidt-Leb.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 28(4): 212 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344694





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Description

Waitzia fitzgibbonii (also called Fitzgibbon's Waitzia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and grows in rocky areas and heathland.

Uses & Benefits

Waitzia fitzgibbonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Waitzia fitzgibbonii are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Waitzia fitzgibbonii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden, and should be watered regularly. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Waitzia fitzgibbonii

Waitzia fitzgibbonii is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.

Waitzia fitzgibbonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Waitzia fitzgibbonii?

Waitzia fitzgibbonii

What is the common name of Waitzia fitzgibbonii?

Fitzgibbon's Waitzia

What is the natural habitat of Waitzia fitzgibbonii?

Waitzia fitzgibbonii is found in the dry grasslands of South America

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Alexander Nikolai Schmidt-Lebuhn (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schmidt-Leb.' in the authors string.
Xénia A. Weber: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.A.Weber' in the authors string.