Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
tepperi
ID:
445743

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 11: 109 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445075



Common Names

  • Lasiopetalum tepperi
  • Tepper's Lasiopetalum
  • Tepper's Water-Plantain


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Description

Lasiopetalum tepperi (also called 'Tepper's 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 tepperi 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

Flower: White, clustered in the axils of the upper leaves. Seed: Small, dark brown, and round. Seedlings: Oval-shaped leaves, with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lasiopetalum tepperi is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed, but the seeds must be fresh and sown in a moist, well-drained soil. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Lasiopetalum tepperi

Lasiopetalum tepperi can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Lasiopetalum tepperi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lasiopetalum tepperi?

Lasiopetalum tepperi

What is the common name of Lasiopetalum tepperi?

Tepper's Lasiopetalum

What is the natural habitat of Lasiopetalum tepperi?

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,