Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salvifolia
ID:
274693

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 513 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274025



Common Names

  • Pityrodia salvifolia
  • Salvifolia Pityrodia
  • Salvifolia Waterweed


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Synonyms

  • Premna salvifolia (R.Br.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Chloanthes salvifolia (R.Br.) F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Pityrodia salvifolia (also called Sage-leaved 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 salvifolia 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 salvifolia 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 lanuginosa 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 salvifolia

Pityrodia salvifolia can be found in Australia.

Pityrodia salvifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pityrodia salvifolia?

Pityrodia salvifolia

What is the common name of Pityrodia salvifolia?

Sage-leaved Pityrodia

What is the natural habitat of Pityrodia salvifolia?

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-156746: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.