Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
rufum
ID:
445733

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br. ex Benth.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 1: 263 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445065



Common Names

  • Lasiopetalum rufum
  • Red Lasiopetalum
  • Red Water-Plantain


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Description

Lasiopetalum rufum (also called 'Rusty 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 a rusty-red colour. It produces small yellow-green flowers in the spring and summer months. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lasiopetalum rufum 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

Lasiopetalum rufum has white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lasiopetalum rufum 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 rufum

Lasiopetalum rufum is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Lasiopetalum rufum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lasiopetalum rufum?

Lasiopetalum rufum

What is the common name of Lasiopetalum rufum?

Rufous Lasiopetalum

What is the natural habitat of Lasiopetalum rufum?

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,

References

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:824128-1: Based on the initial data import