Isopogon villosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villosus
ID:
733433
Status:
valid
Authors:
Meisn.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 4: 183 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732766
Common Names
- Hairy Drumsticks
- Isopogon villosus
- Drumsticks
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Isopogon villosus (also called Common Isopogon, among many other common names) is a shrub with a spreading habit, native to Australia. It grows in open forests and woodlands, often in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Isopogon villosus is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin infections, reducing inflammation, and improving digestion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Isopogon villosus 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 villosus 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 villosus
Isopogon villosus can be found in Australia.
Isopogon villosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isopogon villosus?
Isopogon villosus
What is the family of Isopogon villosus?
Proteaceae
What is the common name of Isopogon villosus?
Hairy Conebush
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
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:704610-1: Based on the initial data import