Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 10: 70 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483254
Common Names
- Diverse-leaved Petrophile
- Varied-leaved Petrophile
- Diversifolia Petrophile
Synonyms
- Petrophile adiantifolia Sm. ex Meisn. [unknown]
- Petrophile rhoifolia Sm. ex Meisn. [unknown]
Description
Petrophile diversifolia (also called Variable-leaved 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 diversifolia is a perennial plant that can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for medicinal purposes such as treating fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Petrophile diversifolia 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Petrophile diversifolia 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 diversifolia
Petrophile diversifolia is found in heathland and shrubland in Australia.
Petrophile diversifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petrophile diversifolia?
Petrophile diversifolia
What is the common name of Petrophile diversifolia?
Variable-leaved Cone-bush
What is the natural habitat of Petrophile diversifolia?
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,