Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 10: 76 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483261
Common Names
- Upright Petrophile
- Fastigiate Petrophile
- Fastigiata Petrophile
Synonyms
- Protea fastigiata Poir. [unknown]
Description
Petrophile fastigiata (also called Upright 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 fastigiata is a perennial plant that can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for medicinal purposes such as treating coughs and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Petrophile fastigiata 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 fastigiata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Petrophile fastigiata
Petrophile fastigiata is found in heathland and shrubland in Australia.
Petrophile fastigiata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petrophile fastigiata?
Petrophile fastigiata
What is the common name of Petrophile fastigiata?
Upright Cone-bush
What is the natural habitat of Petrophile fastigiata?
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,