Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Suppl. Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holl. : 5 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478821
Common Names
- Longifolia Petrophile
- Petrophile Longifolia
- Longifolia Petrophile
Description
Petrophile longifolia (also called Longifolia Petrophile, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Proteaceae. It is native to South Australia. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands at elevations of up to 600 m. It is a small shrub with a single stem, and has small, needle-like leaves. The flowers are yellow-green.
Uses & Benefits
Petrophile longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Petrophile longifolia has small, white flowers and small, round, black seeds. Its seedlings are small, with long, thin, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Petrophile longifolia is an easy-to-grow houseplant that requires bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water when the soil is dry to the touch and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Propagate by stem or leaf cuttings.
Where to Find Petrophile longifolia
Petrophile longifolia can be found in Western Australia, South Australia, and Victoria.
Petrophile longifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petrophile longifolia?
Petrophile longifolia
What is the common name of Petrophile longifolia?
Long-leaved Petrophile
What is the family of Petrophile longifolia?
Proteaceae
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,