Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
intermedia
ID:
197515

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral.: 168 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196844



Common Names

  • Amphithalea Intermedia
  • Intermedia Amphithalea
  • Intermedia's Wattle


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Synonyms

  • Amphithalea humilis Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
  • Priestleya humilis (Eckl. & Zeyh.) F.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Priestleya intermedia (Eckl. & Zeyh.) F.Dietr. [unknown]

Description

Amphithalea intermedia (also called intermediate amphithalea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South East Asia. It has yellow flowers and grows in open forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Amphithalea intermedia is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amphithalea intermedia has yellow flowers with a short calyx tube. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a small cotyledon and the first true leaves are ovate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amphithalea intermedia is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring and summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and should be placed in a moist medium such as sand or perlite. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual containers.

Where to Find Amphithalea intermedia

Amphithalea intermedia is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern and western parts of the island.

Amphithalea intermedia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amphithalea intermedia?

Amphithalea intermedia

What is the common name of Amphithalea intermedia?

Intermedia

What is the family of Amphithalea intermedia?

Fabaceae

Species in the Amphithalea genus

Amphithalea alba, Amphithalea axillaris, Amphithalea biovulata, Amphithalea bodkinii, Amphithalea concava, Amphithalea cuneifolia, Amphithalea ericifolia, Amphithalea fourcadei, Amphithalea imbricata, Amphithalea intermedia, Amphithalea micrantha, Amphithalea oppositifolia, Amphithalea phylicoides, Amphithalea sericea, Amphithalea speciosa, Amphithalea stokoei, Amphithalea tomentosa, Amphithalea violacea, Amphithalea virgata, Amphithalea williamsonii, Amphithalea perplexa, Amphithalea bowiei, Amphithalea bullata, Amphithalea cedarbergensis, Amphithalea ciliaris, Amphithalea cymbifolia, Amphithalea dahlgrenii, Amphithalea flava, Amphithalea minima, Amphithalea monticola, Amphithalea muirii, Amphithalea muraltioides, Amphithalea obtusiloba, Amphithalea pageae, Amphithalea purpurea, Amphithalea rostrata, Amphithalea spinosa, Amphithalea tortilis, Amphithalea vlokii, Amphithalea ericaefolia, Amphithalea villosa, Amphithalea maroccana, Amphithalea tapetiformis, Amphithalea esterhuyseniae, Amphithalea ornata,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.