Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lepidota
ID:
274674

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Pritz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 35: 516 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274006



Common Names

  • Pityrodia lepidota
  • Lepidote Pityrodia
  • Lepidote Waterweed


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Synonyms

  • Eriostemon argyreus F.Muell. & Tate [unknown]
  • Pityrodia lepidota verticillata E.Pritz. [unknown]
  • Chloanthes lepidota F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Pityrodia lepidota (also called Scaly 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 lepidota 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 lepidota 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 lepidota is a shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 metres. It is best propagated from cuttings taken from the current season's growth. The cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be about 10-15 cm in length. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Pityrodia lepidota

Pityrodia lepidota can be found in Australia.

Pityrodia lepidota FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pityrodia lepidota?

Pityrodia lepidota

What is the common name of Pityrodia lepidota?

Scaly Pityrodia

What is the natural habitat of Pityrodia lepidota?

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