Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Species:
anceps
ID:
483905

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holl. : 5 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483237

Common Names

  • Petrophile Anceps
  • Double-Headed Drumsticks
  • Double-Headed Petrophile

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Description

Petrophile anceps (also called Two-headed Petrophile, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has alternate, obovate leaves that are 2–5 cm long. It is native to Australia and grows in dry, open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Petrophile anceps is a perennial plant that can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for medicinal purposes such as treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petrophile anceps has yellow flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petrophile anceps is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Petrophile anceps

Petrophile anceps is found in the southwest of Western Australia.

Petrophile anceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petrophile anceps?

Petrophile anceps

What is the common name of Petrophile anceps?

Two-headed Cone-bush

What is the natural habitat of Petrophile anceps?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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,