Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Species:
antecedens
ID:
483925

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hislop & Rye

Source:
ksu

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 14: 368 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483257

Common Names

  • Antecedent Petrophile
  • Antecedens Petrophile
  • Antecedent-leaved Petrophile

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Description

Petrophile antecedens (also called Antecedent Petrophile, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub of the Proteaceae family. It has needle-like leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry woodlands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Petrophile antecedens is a perennial plant that can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for medicinal purposes such as treating digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petrophile antecedens 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 antecedens is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. It is tolerant of drought and frost.

Where to Find Petrophile antecedens

Petrophile antecedens is found in heathland and shrubland in Australia.

Petrophile antecedens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petrophile antecedens?

Petrophile antecedens

What is the common name of Petrophile antecedens?

Early Cone-bush

What is the natural habitat of Petrophile antecedens?

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,

References

Barbara Lynette Rye (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rye' in the authors string.
Michael Clyde Hislop (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hislop' in the authors string.