Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Species:
trifurcata
ID:
483700

Status:
valid

Authors:
Foreman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 16: 479 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483032

Common Names

  • Petrophile trifurcata
  • Trifurcata Petrophile
  • Three-forked Petrophile

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Description

Petrophile trifurcata (also called the three-forked petrophile, among many other common names) is a small, woody shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Western Cape of South Africa and is found in fynbos and renosterveld habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Petrophile trifurcata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in landscaping and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petrophile trifurcata has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petrophile trifurcata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in autumn or spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in autumn or spring and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a sunny position.

Where to Find Petrophile trifurcata

Petrophile trifurcata is native to Australia. It can be found in moist, open woods, meadows, and along streams and roadsides.

Petrophile trifurcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petrophile trifurcata?

Petrophile trifurcata

What is the common name of Petrophile trifurcata?

Three-forked Petrophile

Where is Petrophile trifurcata found?

It is found in Australia.

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,