Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 1: 265 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445064
Common Names
- Lasiopetalum floribundum
- Floribund Lasiopetalum
- Floribund Water-Plantain
Synonyms
- Corethrostylis oppositifolia F.Muell. [unknown]
- Corethrostylis parviflora Turcz. [unknown]
Description
Lasiopetalum floribundum (also called 'Purple Tassel Bush', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has a rounded habit and grows to a height of 1-2 metres. Its leaves are oblong to lanceolate in shape and are dark green in colour. It produces small purple flowers in the spring and summer months. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lasiopetalum floribundum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover due to its attractive foliage. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lasiopetalum floribundum is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lasiopetalum floribundum is a perennial that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Lasiopetalum floribundum
Lasiopetalum floribundum is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Lasiopetalum floribundum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lasiopetalum floribundum?
Lasiopetalum floribundum
What is the common name of Lasiopetalum floribundum?
Flowering Lasiopetalum
What is the natural habitat of Lasiopetalum floribundum?
It is native to Australia and found in dry sclerophyll forests and 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,