Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Br.) J.M.Black
Source:
ildis
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Austral. [J.M. Black] 297. 1924
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185188
Common Names
- Small-leaved Eutaxia
- Small-leaved Eutaxia
- Small-leaved Eutaxis
Description
Eutaxia microphylla (also called Small-leaved Eutaxia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, from woodlands to heaths.
Uses & Benefits
Eutaxia microphylla is used as a food crop and forage crop. It is also used as a cover crop to improve soil fertility and structure.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eutaxia microphylla has yellow, five-petalled flowers that appear in spring and summer. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eutaxia microphylla is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It is best to sow the seeds in early spring and keep the soil moist until germination. Once established, it is relatively low maintenance and can tolerate some light frost.
Where to Find Eutaxia microphylla
Eutaxia microphylla is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the south-west of the country.
Eutaxia microphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eutaxia microphylla?
Eutaxia microphylla
What is the common name of Eutaxia microphylla?
Small-leaved Eutaxia
What is the natural habitat of Eutaxia microphylla?
Open woodlands and heathlands
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