Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Species:
arcuata
ID:
483897

Status:
valid

Authors:
Foreman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 16: 474 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483229

Common Names

  • Arcuata Plant
  • Arcuata Daisy
  • Arcuata Flower

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Description

Petrophile arcuata (also called Curved 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 arcuata is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Petrophile arcuata is yellow-greenish and has a bell-shaped flower. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petrophile arcuata 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 arcuata

Petrophile arcuata can be found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

Petrophile arcuata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petrophile arcuata?

Petrophile arcuata

What is the family of Petrophile arcuata?

Proteaceae

What is the common name of Petrophile arcuata?

Arcuate Petrophile

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,