Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
mimica
ID:
1330591

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.D.Barrett & R.L.Barrett

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 27: 478 (2014 publ. 2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343045





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Description

Leschenaultia mimica (also called Mimic Leschenaultia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Goodeniaceae. It is a small shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Western Australia and grows in cloud forests at elevations of 1,800–2,400 metres (5,900–7,900 ft) above sea level.

Uses & Benefits

Leschenaultia mimica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leschenaultia mimica has yellow flowers, small seeds and seedlings that are initially green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leschenaultia mimica is a perennial shrub that is native to Mexico. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a seed tray filled with a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Leschenaultia mimica

Leschenaultia mimica can be found in the open woodlands of south-western Australia.

Leschenaultia mimica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leschenaultia mimica?

Leschenaultia mimica

What is the family of Leschenaultia mimica?

Goodeniaceae

What is the origin of Leschenaultia mimica?

Western Australia

Species in the Goodeniaceae family

Anthotium humile, Anthotium junciforme, Anthotium odontophyllum, Anthotium rubriflorum, Brunonia australis, Coopernookia barbata, Coopernookia chisholmii, Coopernookia georgei, Coopernookia polygalacea, Coopernookia scabridiuscula, Coopernookia strophiolata, Crossotoma spinescens, Crossotoma oleoides, Dampiera adpressa, Dampiera alata, Dampiera altissima, Dampiera angulata, Dampiera anonyma, Dampiera atriplicina, Dampiera candicans, Dampiera carinata, Dampiera cervula, Dampiera cinerea, Dampiera conospermoides, Dampiera coronata, Dampiera decurrens, Dampiera deltoidea, Dampiera dentata, Dampiera discolor, Dampiera diversifolia, Dampiera dysantha, Dampiera eriantha, Dampiera eriocephala, Dampiera fasciculata, Dampiera ferruginea, Dampiera fitzgeraldensis, Dampiera fusca, Dampiera galbraithiana, Dampiera glabrescens, Dampiera haematotricha, Dampiera hederacea, Dampiera heteroptera, Dampiera incana, Dampiera juncea, Dampiera krauseana, Dampiera lanceolata, Dampiera latealata, Dampiera lavandulacea, Dampiera leptoclada, Dampiera lindleyi,

References

Matthew David Barrett (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.D.Barrett' in the authors string.
Russell Lindsay Barrett (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Barrett' in the authors string.