Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
procumbens
ID:
1236902

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) F.Muell.

Source:
tro

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Pl. Victoria 1: 75 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236240



Common Names

  • Rhytidosporum
  • Procumbens
  • Rhytidosporum Procumbens


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Description

Rhytidosporum procumbens (also called 'Prostrate Rhytidosporum', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in moist, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rhytidosporum procumbens is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for its dyeing properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhytidosporum procumbens has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhytidosporum procumbens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Rhytidosporum procumbens

Rhytidosporum procumbens is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Rhytidosporum procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhytidosporum procumbens?

Rhytidosporum procumbens

What are the common names of Rhytidosporum procumbens?

Procumbent rhytidosporum

What is the natural habitat of Rhytidosporum procumbens?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Pittosporaceae family

Auranticarpa edentata, Auranticarpa ilicifolia, Auranticarpa melanosperma, Auranticarpa papyracea, Auranticarpa resinosa, Auranticarpa rhombifolia, Bentleya spinescens, Billardiera coriacea, Billardiera cymosa, Billardiera drummondii, Billardiera floribunda, Billardiera fraseri, Billardiera fusiformis, Billardiera heterophylla, Billardiera laxiflora, Billardiera lehmanniana, Billardiera longiflora, Billardiera macrantha, Billardiera mutabilis, Billardiera nesophila, Billardiera ovalis, Billardiera rubens, Billardiera scandens, Billardiera sericophora, Billardiera speciosa, Billardiera uniflora, Billardiera variifolia, Billardiera venusta, Billardiera versicolor, Billardiera viridiflora, Bursaria calcicola, Bursaria incana, Bursaria longisepala, Bursaria occidentalis, Bursaria reevesii, Bursaria spinosa, Bursaria tenuifolia, Bursaria cayzerae, Cheiranthera borealis, Cheiranthera simplicifolia, Cheiranthera telfordii, Cheiranthera alternifolia, Cheiranthera brevifolia, Cheiranthera filifolia, Cheiranthera linearis, Cheiranthera parviflora, Cheiranthera preissiana, Cheiranthera volubilis, Hymenosporum flavum, Marianthus coerulea-punctatus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50088438: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.