Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Species:
recurva
ID:
483827

Status:
valid

Authors:
Foreman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 16: 477 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483159

Common Names

  • Petrophile recurva
  • Recurva Petrophile
  • Curved Petrophile

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Description

Petrophile recurva (also called Recurved Petrophile, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open areas, such as savannas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Petrophile recurva is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is drought tolerant and has a long flowering period.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Petrophile recurva is a yellow, bell-shaped flower with a white throat. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nut. The seedlings of this plant are small and have a tuft of leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petrophile recurva is a small, evergreen shrub with a compact, rounded habit. It grows best in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy mix.

Where to Find Petrophile recurva

Petrophile recurva is native to Australia.

Petrophile recurva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petrophile recurva?

Petrophile recurva

What is the common name of Petrophile recurva?

Recurved Petrophile

What type of plant is Petrophile recurva?

It is a type of shrub

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,