Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
beardii
ID:
1332426

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.L.Barrett

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia26: 55 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344880



Common Names

  • Aphyllodium Beardii
  • Beardii Aphyllodium
  • Beardii's Aphyllodium


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Description

Aphyllodium beardii (also called Beard's Aphyllodium, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to Australia. It has grey-green foliage and yellow flowers. It grows in sandy soils in open woodlands and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aphyllodium beardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aphyllodium beardii has small, yellowish-green flowers, with a single seed in each flower. The seedlings are small, with a single, upright stem and small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aphyllodium beardii can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, fertile soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in early spring or late autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a moist, well-drained soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Aphyllodium beardii

Aphyllodium beardii is found in the dry deciduous forests of West Africa.

Aphyllodium beardii FAQ

What are the characteristics of Aphyllodium beardii?

Aphyllodium beardii is an erect, perennial herb with narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers.

What is the habitat of Aphyllodium beardii?

Aphyllodium beardii is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

What is the distribution of Aphyllodium beardii?

Aphyllodium beardii is native to Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Southeast Asia.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Russell Lindsay Barrett (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Barrett' in the authors string.