Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inconspicuus
ID:
733392

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meisn.) Foreman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 16: 479 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732725



Common Names

  • Isopogon
  • Drumsticks
  • Cone Bush


Searching for Isopogon inconspicuus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Isopogon inconspicuus (also called Small Isopogon, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1m in height and has grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Isopogon inconspicuus 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 inconspicuus is a small, yellow-brown, star-shaped flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Isopogon inconspicuus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Isopogon inconspicuus is a small, spreading shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It has grey-green foliage and produces yellow, cone-like flowers in spring and summer. It prefers well-drained soils in a sunny position and is drought and frost tolerant. Propagation is from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Isopogon inconspicuus

Isopogon inconspicuus can be found in Australia.

Isopogon inconspicuus FAQ

What is the common name of Isopogon inconspicuus?

Common name of Isopogon inconspicuus is Insignificant Drumsticks

What is the growth habit of Isopogon inconspicuus?

Isopogon inconspicuus is an evergreen shrub

What is the size of Isopogon inconspicuus?

Isopogon inconspicuus can reach a height of 1 - 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

Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.
Donald Foreman (1945-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Foreman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:990140-1: Based on the initial data import