Status:
valid
Authors:
Keighery
Source:
ksu
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 104: 180 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444188
Common Names
- Lambertia fairallii
- Fairall's lambertia
- Lambertia
Description
Lambertia fairallii (also called Fairall's Lambertia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Proteaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with yellow flowers and is native to the south-western regions of Australia. It typically grows in moist, open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lambertia fairallii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lambertia fairallii has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lambertia fairallii is a perennial that is native to Australia and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and lightly covered. The seeds should germinate in 10-14 days. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Lambertia fairallii
Lambertia fairallii is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.
Lambertia fairallii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lambertia fairallii?
Lambertia fairallii
What type of plant is Lambertia fairallii?
Evergreen shrub
Where does Lambertia fairallii grow?
Australia
Species in the Lambertia genus
Lambertia uniflora,
Lambertia rariflora,
Lambertia propinqua,
Lambertia orbifolia,
Lambertia multiflora,
Lambertia inermis,
Lambertia echinata,
Lambertia formosa,
Lambertia fairallii,
Lambertia ericifolia,
Lambertia ilicifolia,
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,