Isopogon dawsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dawsonii
ID:
733374
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.T.Baker
Source:
ksu
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales , ser. 2, 9: 658 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732707
Common Names
- Isopogon
- Drumsticks
- Cone Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Isopogon dawsonii (also called Dawson's drumsticks, 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 dawsonii 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 dawsonii is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a white, waxy coating.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Isopogon dawsonii is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to Australia. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat moss.
Where to Find Isopogon dawsonii
Isopogon dawsonii can be found in Australia.
Isopogon dawsonii FAQ
What is the common name of Isopogon dawsonii?
Common name of Isopogon dawsonii is Dawson's Drumsticks
What is the growth habit of Isopogon dawsonii?
Isopogon dawsonii is an evergreen shrub
What is the size of Isopogon dawsonii?
Isopogon dawsonii can reach a height of 1 - 2 metres
Species in the Isopogon genus
Isopogon adenanthoides, Isopogon alcicornis, Isopogon anethifolius, Isopogon asper, Isopogon attenuatus, Isopogon axillaris, Isopogon baxteri, Isopogon buxifolius, Isopogon ceratophyllus, Isopogon crithmifolius, Isopogon cuneatus, Isopogon dawsonii, Isopogon divergens, Isopogon drummondii, Isopogon dubius, Isopogon fletcheri, Isopogon formosus, Isopogon gardneri, Isopogon inconspicuus, Isopogon latifolius, Isopogon linearis, Isopogon longifolius, Isopogon mnoraifolius, Isopogon petiolaris, Isopogon polycephalus, Isopogon prostratus, Isopogon robustus, Isopogon scabriusculus, Isopogon sphaerocephalus, Isopogon teretifolius, Isopogon tridens, Isopogon trilobus, Isopogon uncinatus, Isopogon villosus, Isopogon panduratus, Isopogon pruinosus, Isopogon anemonifolius,
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 Thomas Baker (1854-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.T.Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:704568-1: Based on the initial data import