Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 5: 110 (1870)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981247
Common Names
- Hemiandra leiantha
- Dwarf Hemiandra
- Small-leaved Hemiandra
Description
Hemiandra leiantha (also called slender hemiandra, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Western Australia. It has small, grey-green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in sandy soils in open woodland and heathland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hemiandra leiantha is a small shrub with yellow flowers, which is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hemiandra leiantha is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hemiandra leiantha can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Hemiandra leiantha
Hemiandra leiantha is native to the tropical forests of Australia.
Species in the Hemiandra genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,