Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
terminalis
ID:
274700

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Endl.) A.S.George

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 1: 289 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274032



Common Names

  • Pityrodia terminalis
  • Terminal Pityrodia
  • Terminal Waterweed


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Synonyms

  • Quoya stachyodes F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Pityrodia terminalis (also called Terminal 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 terminalis 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 terminalis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Pityrodia terminalis 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 terminalis

Pityrodia terminalis can be found in Australia.

Pityrodia terminalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pityrodia terminalis?

Pityrodia terminalis

What is the common name of Pityrodia terminalis?

Terminal Pityrodia

What is the natural habitat of Pityrodia terminalis?

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

Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
Alex George (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.George' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:316428-1: Based on the initial data import