Mirbelia depressa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Pritz.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.35: 230 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188156
Common Names
- Mirbelia depressa
- Depressed Mirbelia
- Depressed Pea-bush
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- Mirbella depressa E.Pritz. [deprecated]
Description
Mirbelia depressa (also called Depressed Mirbelia, among many other common names) is a small, shrubby, perennial plant native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in grassy areas, open woodlands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mirbelia depressa is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and as a soil improver. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock, to control erosion, and as a green manure crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mirbelia depressa is a yellow-green colour, with a small, globular head of flowers. The seed is a small, brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, narrow leaves.
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Mirbelia depressa is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.
Where to Find Mirbelia depressa
Mirbelia depressa is found in New South Wales and Victoria, Australia.
Mirbelia depressa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mirbelia depressa?
Mirbelia depressa
What is the common name of Mirbelia depressa?
Depressed Mirbelia
Where is Mirbelia depressa found?
Mirbelia depressa is found in eastern 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
Ernst Georg Pritzel (1875-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Pritz.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Mirbelia depressa E.Pritz.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.