Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Species:
tenuifolium
ID:
620084

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 10: 154 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619416



Common Names

  • Slender-leaved Smokebush
  • Slenderleaf Smokebush
  • Slenderleaf Smokey Bush


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Synonyms

  • Conospermum lavandulifolium A.Cunn. ex Meisn. [unknown]
  • Conospermum repens Sieber ex Schult. & Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Conospermum taxifolium lavandulifolium (Meisn.) Domin [unknown]

Description

Conospermum tenuifolium (also called Slender-leaf Smokebush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the family Proteaceae. It is native to Australia, where it is found in a range of habitats, from coastal heaths to dry inland woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Conospermum tenuifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in rock gardens, as a groundcover, and in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Conospermum tenuifolium are usually white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Conospermum tenuifolium can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Conospermum tenuifolium

Conospermum tenuifolium is found in Western Australia.

Conospermum tenuifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conospermum tenuifolium?

Conospermum tenuifolium

What is the common name of Conospermum tenuifolium?

Slender-leaved Smokebush

What is the natural habitat of Conospermum tenuifolium?

It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in south-western Australia

Species in the Conospermum genus

Conospermum acerosum, Conospermum amoenum, Conospermum boreale, Conospermum brachyphyllum, Conospermum bracteosum, Conospermum brownii, Conospermum burgessiorum, Conospermum caeruleum, Conospermum canaliculatum, Conospermum capitatum, Conospermum cinereum, Conospermum coerulescens, Conospermum crassinervium, Conospermum croniniae, Conospermum densiflorum, Conospermum distichum, Conospermum eatoniae, Conospermum ellipticum, Conospermum elongatum, Conospermum ephedroides, Conospermum ericifolium, Conospermum filifolium, Conospermum flexuosum, Conospermum floribundum, Conospermum galeatum, Conospermum glumaceum, Conospermum hookeri, Conospermum huegelii, Conospermum incurvum, Conospermum leianthum, Conospermum longifolium, Conospermum microflorum, Conospermum mitchellii, Conospermum multispicatum, Conospermum nervosum, Conospermum paniculatum, Conospermum patens, Conospermum petiolare, Conospermum polycephalum, Conospermum quadripetalum, Conospermum scaposum, Conospermum sigmoideum, Conospermum spectabile, Conospermum sphacelatum, Conospermum stoechadis, Conospermum taxifolium, Conospermum tenuifolium, Conospermum teretifolium, Conospermum toddii, Conospermum triplinervium,

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,

References