Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 4: 300 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816942
Common Names
- Notelaea Linearis
- Linear Notelaea
- Linear Notelaea Plant
Description
Notelaea linearis (also called 'Scrub Ironbark', among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to Australia, growing up to 15m tall. It has a rough, furrowed bark and lanceolate leaves with toothed margins. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Notelaea linearis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make tea and its flowers are used for decoration.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Notelaea linearis is white with a yellow center, and the seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Notelaea linearis is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, cuttings or layering.
Where to Find Notelaea linearis
Notelaea linearis is found in Australia.
Notelaea linearis FAQ
What is the best soil type for Notelaea linearis?
Notelaea linearis prefers well-drained, moist soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5.
What is the ideal temperature for Notelaea linearis?
Notelaea linearis prefers temperatures between 10 and 25 degrees Celsius.
What is the best light exposure for Notelaea linearis?
Notelaea linearis prefers full sun to partial shade.
Species in the Notelaea genus
Notelaea longifolia,
Notelaea microcarpa,
Notelaea neglecta,
Notelaea ovata,
Notelaea ipsviciensis,
Notelaea linearis,
Notelaea johnsonii,
Notelaea ligustrina,
Notelaea pungens,
Notelaea punctata,
Notelaea lloydii,
Notelaea venosa,
Species in the Oleaceae family
Abeliophyllum distichum,
Cartrema floridana,
Cartrema scortechinii,
Cartrema sumatrana,
Cartrema americana,
Chionanthus greenii,
Chionanthus colonchensis,
Chionanthus macrothyrsus,
Chionanthus acunae,
Chionanthus adamsii,
Chionanthus albidiflorus,
Chionanthus amblirrhinus,
Chionanthus avilensis,
Chionanthus axillaris,
Chionanthus axilliflorus,
Chionanthus bakeri,
Chionanthus balgooyanus,
Chionanthus beccarii,
Chionanthus brachystachys,
Chionanthus brassii,
Chionanthus bumelioides,
Chionanthus callophylloides,
Chionanthus callophyllus,
Chionanthus caudifolius,
Chionanthus caymanensis,
Chionanthus celebicus,
Chionanthus clementis,
Chionanthus compactus,
Chionanthus cordulatus,
Chionanthus coriaceus,
Chionanthus crassifolius,
Chionanthus crispus,
Chionanthus curvicarpus,
Chionanthus cuspidatus,
Chionanthus decipiens,
Chionanthus densiflorus,
Chionanthus dictyophyllus,
Chionanthus diversifolius,
Chionanthus domingensis,
Chionanthus dussii,
Chionanthus ellipticus,
Chionanthus enervis,
Chionanthus eriorachis,
Chionanthus evenius,
Chionanthus ferrugineus,
Chionanthus filiformis,
Chionanthus fluminensis,
Chionanthus gigas,
Chionanthus globosus,
Chionanthus glomeratus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610575-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].