Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anethifolius
ID:
733353

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Salisb.) Knight

Source:
ksu

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Cult. Prot. : 94 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732686



Common Names

  • Isopogon anethifolius
  • Anethifolius Isopogon
  • Anethifolius Drumsticks


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Synonyms

  • Protea anethifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Protea acufera Cav. [unknown]
  • Protea divaricata L. [unknown]
  • Atylus anethifolius Kuntze [unknown]
  • Isopogon divaricatus Sweet [unknown]

Description

Isopogon anethifolius (also called Anethifolius cone-bush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows in moist, shady habitats and has white, bell-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Isopogon anethifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isopogon anethifolius is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean-like shape. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isopogon anethifolius is a perennial shrub that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Isopogon anethifolius

Isopogon anethifolius can be found in Australia.

Isopogon anethifolius FAQ

What is the common name of Isopogon anethifolius?

Common name of Isopogon anethifolius is Drumsticks

What is the growth habit of Isopogon anethifolius?

Isopogon anethifolius is an evergreen shrub

What is the size of Isopogon anethifolius?

Isopogon anethifolius can reach a height of 1.5 - 2 metres

Species in the Isopogon 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,

References

Richard Anthony Salisbury (1761-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salisb.' in the authors string.
Joseph Knight (1778-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Knight' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:704556-1: Based on the initial data import