Status:
valid
Authors:
L.R.Fraser & Vickery
Source:
ksu
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 62: 286 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443087
Common Names
- Lomatia arborescens
- Tree Lomatia
- Tree Tree-heath
Description
Lomatia arborescens (also called Tree Lomatia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Proteaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 4 m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in coastal and sub-coastal habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lomatia arborescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies and its leaves are used as a medicinal herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lomatia arborescens has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lomatia arborescens can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist until established.
Where to Find Lomatia arborescens
Lomatia arborescens can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Lomatia arborescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lomatia arborescens?
Lomatia arborescens
What type of plant is Lomatia arborescens?
A shrub
Where is Lomatia arborescens native to?
Eastern Australia
Species in the Lomatia genus
Lomatia tinctoria,
Lomatia tasmanica,
Lomatia polymorpha,
Lomatia ilicifolia,
Lomatia hirsuta,
Lomatia fraseri,
Lomatia dentata,
Lomatia myricoides,
Lomatia arborescens,
Lomatia ferruginea,
Lomatia silaifolia,
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,