Status:
valid
Authors:
R.A.Meissn. & Rathbone
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 24: 66 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341973
Common Names
- Lasiopetalum adenotrichum
- Adenotrichum Lasiopetalum
- Lasiopetalum
Description
Lasiopetalum adenotrichum (also called Adenotrichum Lasiopetalum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white bell-shaped flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to Western Australia and grows in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lasiopetalum adenotrichum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lasiopetalum adenotrichum is white and has five petals. The seed is small and brown in color. The seedlings have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lasiopetalum adenotrichum is a shrub that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a pot of moist compost. The plants should be grown in full sun and in a sheltered position.
Where to Find Lasiopetalum adenotrichum
Lasiopetalum adenotrichum is native to Australia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Lasiopetalum adenotrichum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lasiopetalum adenotrichum?
Lasiopetalum adenotrichum
What is the common name of Lasiopetalum adenotrichum?
Adenotrichous velvet bush
What is the natural habitat of Lasiopetalum adenotrichum?
Grassy woodlands
Species in the Lasiopetalum genus
Lasiopetalum micranthum,
Lasiopetalum membranaceum,
Lasiopetalum maxwellii,
Lasiopetalum macrophyllum,
Lasiopetalum longistamineum,
Lasiopetalum monticola,
Lasiopetalum joyceae,
Lasiopetalum indutum,
Lasiopetalum cordifolium,
Lasiopetalum compactum,
Lasiopetalum cardiophyllum,
Lasiopetalum lineare,
Lasiopetalum quinquenervium,
Lasiopetalum microcardium,
Lasiopetalum molle,
Lasiopetalum parvuliflorum,
Lasiopetalum parviflorum,
Lasiopetalum oppositifolium,
Lasiopetalum oldfieldii,
Lasiopetalum ogilvieanum,
Lasiopetalum behrii,
Lasiopetalum baueri,
Lasiopetalum bracteatum,
Lasiopetalum glabratum,
Lasiopetalum fitzgibbonii,
Lasiopetalum drummondii,
Lasiopetalum discolor,
Lasiopetalum dielsii,
Lasiopetalum glutiuosum,
Lasiopetalum rosmarinifolium,
Lasiopetalum floribundum,
Lasiopetalum rufum,
Lasiopetalum rotundifolium,
Lasiopetalum tepperi,
Lasiopetalum schulzenii,
Lasiopetalum pterocarpum,
Lasiopetalum ferraricollinum,
Lasiopetalum adenotrichum,
Lasiopetalum cenobium,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,
References
Rachel A. Meissner: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Meissn.' in the authors string.