Eutaxia acanthoclada - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.R.Hend. & Chappill
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia20: 144 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746459
Common Names
- Eutaxia acanthoclada
- Spiny-leaved Eutaxia
- Spiny-leaved Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eutaxia acanthoclada (also called Prickly Eutaxia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Eutaxia acanthoclada is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eutaxia acanthoclada has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender and have small, ovate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eutaxia acanthoclada is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in the spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Eutaxia acanthoclada
Eutaxia acanthoclada can be found in the dry sclerophyll forests of New South Wales, Australia.
Eutaxia acanthoclada FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eutaxia acanthoclada?
Eutaxia acanthoclada
What is the common name of Eutaxia acanthoclada?
Spiny-leaved Eutaxia
What type of plant is Eutaxia acanthoclada?
Shrub
Species in the Eutaxia genus
Eutaxia microphylla, Eutaxia cuneata, Eutaxia obovata, Eutaxia parvifolia, Eutaxia virgata, Eutaxia epacridoides, Eutaxia actinophylla, Eutaxia andocada, Eutaxia lasiocalyx, Eutaxia nanophylla, Eutaxia rubricarina, Eutaxia epacridioides, Eutaxia hirsuta, Eutaxia exilis, Eutaxia neurocalyx, Eutaxia acanthoclada, Eutaxia inuncta, Eutaxia major, Eutaxia lutea, Eutaxia lasiophylla, Eutaxia myrtifolia, Eutaxia diffusa, Eutaxia empetrifolia, Eutaxia microphylla, Eutaxia leptophylla,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Jennifer Anne Chappill (1959-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chappill' in the authors string.
Gemma Robyn Henderson (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.R.Hend.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77108561-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Eutaxia acanthoclada G.R.Hend. & Chappill: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.