Mirbelia corallina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Butcher
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia22: 81 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333590
Common Names
- Mirbelia corallina
- Corallina
- Mirbelia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mirbelia corallina (also called Coralline Mirbelia, among many other common names) is a shrub in the family Fabaceae. It has yellow flowers, and is native to Australia. It grows in temperate grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Mirbelia corallina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its essential oils and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mirbelia corallina is white to pink in color, with a tubular shape and a hairy calyx. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.
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Mirbelia corallina can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Mirbelia corallina
Mirbelia corallina is native to Australia.
Mirbelia corallina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mirbelia corallina?
Mirbelia corallina
What type of plant is Mirbelia corallina?
A shrub
Where is Mirbelia corallina found?
It 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
Ryonen Butcher (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Butcher' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77120886-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Mirbelia corallina R.Butcher: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.