Mirbelia aotoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Philos. Inst. Victoria3: 53 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187843
Common Names
- Mirbel's Pea
- Mirbel's Bush-Pea
- Mirbel's Pea-Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mirbelia aotoides (also called Aotus-like Mirbelia, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial shrub with bright green foliage and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Mirbelia aotoides is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden. It can also be used as a hedge or screen.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mirbelia aotoides has yellow flowers with a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two opposite leaves.
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Mirbelia aotoides is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and treated with a rooting hormone before planting. Seeds can also be used for propagation, but they require a period of cold stratification before planting.
Where to Find Mirbelia aotoides
Mirbelia aotoides is native to Western Australia and can be found in the south-west of the state.
Mirbelia aotoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mirbelia aotoides?
Mirbelia aotoides
What type of plant is Mirbelia aotoides?
Mirbelia aotoides is a shrub
Where is Mirbelia aotoides found?
Mirbelia aotoides is found in Australia
Species in the Mirbelia genus
Mirbelia dilatata, Mirbelia rhagodioides, Mirbelia stipitata, Mirbelia trichocalyx, Mirbelia platylobioides, Mirbelia granitica, Mirbelia aotoides, Mirbelia seorsifolia, Mirbelia multicaulis, Mirbelia taxifolia, Mirbelia floribunda, Mirbelia pungens, Mirbelia depressa, Mirbelia baueri, Mirbelia confertiflora, Mirbelia microphylla, Mirbelia ovata, Mirbelia longifolia, Mirbelia viminalis, Mirbelia spinosa, Mirbelia ramulosa, Mirbelia subcordata, Mirbelia rubiifolia, Mirbelia densiflora, Mirbelia balsiformis, Mirbelia corallina, Mirbelia ferricola, Mirbelia speciosa,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Mirbelia aotoides F.Muell.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.