Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Species:
acicularis
ID:
478668

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 10: 69 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478000

Common Names

  • Acicularis Petrophile
  • Needle-leaved Petrophile
  • Needle-leaved Grevillea

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Synonyms

  • Protea acicularis Poir. [unknown]
  • Protea filifolia Poir. [unknown]

Description

Petrophile acicularis (also called 'Needle Bush' and 'Needle Petrophile', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has long, narrow, pointed, needle-like leaves and produces clusters of yellow-green, star-shaped flowers. It grows best in full sun and prefers well-draining soil.

Uses & Benefits

Petrophile acicularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and indoors. The leaves can be used in salads and other dishes. The plant can also be used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Petrophile acicularis are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petrophile acicularis is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from non-flowering stems in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Petrophile acicularis

Petrophile acicularis can be found in the dry sclerophyll forests of western Australia.

Petrophile acicularis FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Petrophile acicularis?

Petrophile acicularis prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the ideal light level for Petrophile acicularis?

Petrophile acicularis prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity level for Petrophile acicularis?

Petrophile acicularis prefers moderate to high humidity levels.

Species in the Petrophile genus

Petrophile aculeata, Petrophile acicularis, Petrophile phylicoides, Petrophile merrallii, Petrophile misturata, Petrophile multisecta, Petrophile nivea, Petrophile pedunculata, Petrophile plumosa, Petrophile pauciflora, Petrophile incurvata, Petrophile glauca, Petrophile helicophylla, Petrophile heterophylla, Petrophile megalostegia, Petrophile media, Petrophile linearis, Petrophile longifolia, Petrophile imbricata, Petrophile serruriae, Petrophile semifurcata, Petrophile rigida, Petrophile scabriuscula, Petrophile sessilis, Petrophile seminuda, Petrophile shirleyae, Petrophile shuttleworthiana, Petrophile squamata, Petrophile striata, Petrophile stricta, Petrophile trifurcata, Petrophile wonganensis, Petrophile teretifolia, Petrophile recurva, Petrophile arcuata, Petrophile anceps, Petrophile cyathiforma, Petrophile divaricata, Petrophile diversifolia, Petrophile drummondii, Petrophile antecedens, Petrophile ericifolia, Petrophile fastigiata, Petrophile filifolia, Petrophile chrysantha, Petrophile aspera, Petrophile biloba, Petrophile biternata, Petrophile brevifolia, Petrophile carduacea,

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,