Isopogon teretifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
teretifolius
ID:
733424
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 10: 71 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732757
Common Names
- Terete Drumsticks
- Isopogon teretifolius
- Drumsticks
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Isopogon teretifolius (also called Terete-leaved 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 teretifolius 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 teretifolius 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Isopogon teretifolius 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 teretifolius
Isopogon teretifolius can be found in Australia.
Isopogon teretifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isopogon teretifolius?
Isopogon teretifolius
What is the common name of Isopogon teretifolius?
Terete-leaved Drumsticks
Where is Isopogon teretifolius native to?
Australia
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
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:704604-1: Based on the initial data import