Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
J.Lindley, Sketch Veg. Swan R.: 12 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188129
Common Names
- Mirbelia floribunda
- Showy Mirbelia
- Showy Pea-bush
Synonyms
- Mirbelia speciosa Sweet [illegitimate]
- Mirbelia pulchella Meisn. [valid]
Description
Mirbelia floribunda (also called Many-flowered Mirbelia, among many other common names) is a small shrub found in eastern Australia. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands. It is drought tolerant and grows in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Mirbelia floribunda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mirbelia floribunda 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mirbelia floribunda 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 floribunda
Mirbelia floribunda is native to eastern Australia, where it is found in open forests and woodlands.
Mirbelia floribunda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mirbelia floribunda?
Mirbelia floribunda
What is the common name of Mirbelia floribunda?
Many-flowered mirbelia
Where is Mirbelia floribunda native to?
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