Status:
valid
Authors:
Rourke
Source:
tro
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. , Suppl. 7: 31 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001106535
Common Names
- Sorocephalus Palustris
- Palustris Sorocephalus
- Sorocephalus Tree
Description
Sorocephalus palustris (also called 'Marsh Bush', among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub in the Proteaceae family. It is native to Australia, where it grows in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforests. It has a dense, conical crown and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are leathery and glossy, and its flowers are yellow-green and appear in spring.
Uses & Benefits
Sorocephalus palustris is an evergreen shrub with small, fragrant yellow flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make furniture, as well as for timber and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sorocephalus palustris has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sorocephalus palustris is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2 m tall. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Layering can be done in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Sorocephalus palustris
Sorocephalus palustris is native to the temperate forests of North America, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. It can be found in moist, shady areas, often near rivers and streams.
Species in the Sorocephalus genus
Sorocephalus tenuifolius,
Sorocephalus alopecurus,
Sorocephalus capitatus,
Sorocephalus claviger,
Sorocephalus crassifolius,
Sorocephalus imbricatus,
Sorocephalus lanatus,
Sorocephalus palustris,
Sorocephalus pinifolius,
Sorocephalus scabridus,
Sorocephalus teretifolius,
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,