Status:
valid
Authors:
Sm.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1793
Citation Micro:
Spec. Bot. New Holland: 18 (1793)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000469697
Common Names
- Platylobium parviflorum
- Parviflorum Platylobium
- Platylobium Parviflorum
Synonyms
- Platylobium ovatum Sieber ex DC. [illegitimate]
- Platylobium formosum parviflorum (Sm.) A.T.Lee [unknown]
- Platylobium formosum parviflorum (Sm.) Benth. [unknown]
Description
Platylobium parviflorum (also called Small-flowered Platylobium, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands, and is tolerant of drought and frost.
Uses & Benefits
Platylobium parviflorum has been used for medicinal purposes, as an ornamental plant, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Platylobium parviflorum has small, white flowers with five petals and a short, thick stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Platylobium parviflorum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Platylobium parviflorum
Platylobium parviflorum can be found in Australia.
Platylobium parviflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platylobium parviflorum?
Platylobium parviflorum
What is the common name of Platylobium parviflorum?
Small-flowered Platylobium
What is the natural habitat of Platylobium parviflorum?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia
Species in the Platylobium genus
Species in the Fabaceae family