Pityrodia spenceri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Munir
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 2: 128 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274030
Common Names
- Pityrodia spenceri
- Spencer's Pityrodia
- Spencer's Waterweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pityrodia spenceri (also called Spencer's 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 spenceri 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 flowers of Pityrodia spenceri are white, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pityrodia spenceri is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Pityrodia spenceri
Pityrodia spenceri can be found in Australia.
Pityrodia spenceri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pityrodia spenceri?
Pityrodia spenceri
What is the common name of Pityrodia spenceri?
Spencer's Pityrodia
What is the natural habitat of Pityrodia spenceri?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
Species in the Pityrodia genus
Pityrodia augustensis, Pityrodia brynesii, Pityrodia canaliculata, Pityrodia chrysocalyx, Pityrodia gilruthiana, Pityrodia hemigenioides, Pityrodia jamesii, Pityrodia lanuginosa, Pityrodia lepidota, Pityrodia loricata, Pityrodia obliqua, Pityrodia puberula, Pityrodia pungens, Pityrodia salvifolia, Pityrodia scabra, Pityrodia serrata, Pityrodia spenceri, Pityrodia terminalis, Pityrodia ternifolia, Pityrodia viscida, Pityrodia iphthima,
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-156750: Based on the initial data import
Ahmad Abid Munir (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munir' in the authors string.