Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petiolaris
ID:
733405

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cunn. ex R.Br.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holl. : 8 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732738



Common Names

  • Isopogon
  • Drumsticks
  • Cone Bush


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Description

Isopogon petiolaris (also called Petiolate 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 petiolaris is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isopogon petiolaris 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isopogon petiolaris is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m 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 petiolaris

Isopogon petiolaris can be found in Australia.

Isopogon petiolaris FAQ

What is the common name of Isopogon petiolaris?

Common name of Isopogon petiolaris is Petiolate Drumsticks

What is the growth habit of Isopogon petiolaris?

Isopogon petiolaris is an evergreen shrub

What is the size of Isopogon petiolaris?

Isopogon petiolaris 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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:704590-1: Based on the initial data import