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
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.
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,