Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Species:
vana
ID:
510643

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cranfield & T.D.Macfarl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 17: 154 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509975

Common Names

  • Petrophile Vana
  • Vana Petrophile
  • Vana

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Description

Petrophile vana (also called Vana Petrophile, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has leathery, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Petrophile vana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petrophile vana has yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petrophile vana can be propagated by division. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly during the growing season.

Where to Find Petrophile vana

Petrophile vana can be found in Australia.

Petrophile vana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petrophile vana?

Petrophile vana

What is the common name of Petrophile vana?

Vana Petrophile

Where is Petrophile vana found?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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,

References

Raymond Jeffrey Cranfield (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cranfield' in the authors string.
Terry Macfarlane (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Macfarl.' in the authors string.