Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
483964

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 10: 69 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483296



Common Names

  • Pretty Petrophile
  • Pulchella Petrophile
  • Pretty-leaved Petrophile


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Synonyms

  • Petrophile fucifolia Knight [unknown]
  • Protea pulchella Schrad. [unknown]
  • Protea fucifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Atylus fucifolia Salisb. [unknown]

Description

Petrophile pulchella (also called Small Petrophile, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in open, dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Petrophile pulchella is a popular ornamental plant and is often used in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petrophile pulchella has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small, brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petrophile pulchella can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Petrophile pulchella

Petrophile pulchella is found in Australia.

Petrophile pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petrophile pulchella?

Petrophile pulchella

What is the common name of Petrophile pulchella?

Petrophile

What is the natural habitat of Petrophile pulchella?

It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats including heathland, scrubland, and woodland.

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,