Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.M.Bailey) P.H.Weston
Source:
cmp
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 16: 499 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590788
Common Names
- Catalepidia heyana
- Heyana Catalepidia
- Catalepidia Heyana
Synonyms
- Macadamia heyana (Baill.) Sleumer [unknown]
- Helicia heyana F.M.Bailey [unknown]
Description
Catalepidia heyana (also called Hey's Catalepidia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and its flowers are usually white. It usually grows in open grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Catalepidia heyana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Catalepidia heyana flowers are small, yellow-green and have a single, upright stem. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped with a pointed end. The seedlings are thin and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Catalepidia heyana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seed, cuttings, and layering. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a sandy soil mixture. Layering is done by burying a branch of the shrub in the soil and allowing it to root.
Where to Find Catalepidia heyana
Catalepidia heyana is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.
Catalepidia heyana FAQ
What is the common name of Catalepidia heyana?
Hey's Catalepidia
What is the growth habit of Catalepidia heyana?
It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m (13 ft) tall.
What is the native range of Catalepidia heyana?
It is native to Southeast Asia.
Species in the Catalepidia genus
Species in the Proteaceae family
Acidonia microcarpa,
Adenanthos acanthophyllus,
Adenanthos apiculatus,
Adenanthos argyreus,
Adenanthos barbigerus,
Adenanthos cacomorphus,
Adenanthos cuneatus,
Adenanthos cunninghamii,
Adenanthos cygnorum,
Adenanthos detmoldii,
Adenanthos dobagii,
Adenanthos dobsonii,
Adenanthos drummondii,
Adenanthos ellipticus,
Adenanthos eyrei,
Adenanthos filifolius,
Adenanthos flavidiflorus,
Adenanthos forrestii,
Adenanthos glabrescens,
Adenanthos gracilipes,
Adenanthos ileticos,
Adenanthos intermedius,
Adenanthos intricatus,
Adenanthos labillardierei,
Adenanthos linearis,
Adenanthos macropodianus,
Adenanthos meisneri,
Adenanthos obovatus,
Adenanthos oreophilus,
Adenanthos pamelus,
Adenanthos pungens,
Adenanthos sericeus,
Adenanthos strictus,
Adenanthos teges,
Adenanthos terminalis,
Adenanthos velutinus,
Adenanthos venosus,
Agastachys odorata,
Alloxylon brachycarpum,
Alloxylon flammeum,
Alloxylon pinnatum,
Alloxylon wickhamii,
Athertonia diversifolia,
Aulax cancellata,
Aulax pallasia,
Aulax umbellata,
Austromuellera trinervia,
Austromuellera valida,
Banksia acanthopoda,
Banksia acuminata,