Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hemigenioides
ID:
274670

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. ex Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 5: 48 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274002



Common Names

  • Pityrodia hemigenioides
  • Hemigenioides Pityrodia
  • Hemigenioides Waterweed


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Synonyms

  • Quoya hemigenoides F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Chloanthes hemigenioides F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Pityrodia hemigenioides (also called Hemigenioides Pityrodia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and grows in a variety of habitats, including dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pityrodia hemigenioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pityrodia hemigenioides is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, slender leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pityrodia hemigenioides is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in a warm, humid climate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is the easiest and quickest way to propagate this plant, as it can be done in the spring or summer months. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer months and kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light. Once the seedlings have developed, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Pityrodia hemigenioides

Pityrodia hemigenioides can be found in Australia.

Pityrodia hemigenioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pityrodia hemigenioides?

Pityrodia hemigenioides

What is the common name of Pityrodia hemigenioides?

Hemigenioides Pityrodia

What is the natural habitat of Pityrodia hemigenioides?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-156725: 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.