Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
maxwellii
ID:
786452

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. ex Benth.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 6: 405 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785785



Common Names

  • Patersonia maxwellii
  • Maxwellii Patersonia
  • Maxwellii Patersonia Tree


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Description

Patersonia maxwellii (also called Maxwell's Patersonia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Australia. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Patersonia maxwellii is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Patersonia maxwellii is yellow, with three petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Patersonia maxwellii is a species of flowering shrub in the family Iridaceae. It is native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Patersonia maxwellii

Patersonia maxwellii is native to Australia.

Patersonia maxwellii FAQ

What are the care requirements for Patersonia maxwellii?

Patersonia maxwellii requires bright indirect light, regular watering, and well-draining soil.

How often should I water Patersonia maxwellii?

Patersonia maxwellii should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

How much light does Patersonia maxwellii need?

Patersonia maxwellii needs bright indirect light.

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-324326: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.