Stenocarpus villosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villosus
ID:
505344
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brongn. & Gris
Source:
ksu
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 12: 44 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504676
Common Names
- Stenocarpus villosus
- Vilosus Stenocarpus
- Vilosus-leaved Stenocarpus
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- Cybele villosa Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Stenocarpus villosus (also called Stenocarpus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open woodlands and is tolerant of drought and frost.
Uses & Benefits
Stenocarpus villosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stenocarpus villosus has small yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Stenocarpus villosus is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Stenocarpus villosus
Stenocarpus villosus is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and woodlands.
Stenocarpus villosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenocarpus villosus?
Stenocarpus villosus
What is the family of Stenocarpus villosus?
Proteaceae
What is the common name of Stenocarpus villosus?
Woolly Stenocarpus
Species in the Stenocarpus genus
Stenocarpus villosus, Stenocarpus dumbeensis, Stenocarpus intermedius, Stenocarpus heterophyllus, Stenocarpus gracilis, Stenocarpus milnei, Stenocarpus davallioides, Stenocarpus cunninghamii, Stenocarpus cryptocarpus, Stenocarpus verticis, Stenocarpus trinervis, Stenocarpus tremuloides, Stenocarpus salignus, Stenocarpus rubiginosus, Stenocarpus reticulatus, Stenocarpus phyllodineus, Stenocarpus moorei, Stenocarpus angustifolius, Stenocarpus acacioides, Stenocarpus comptonii, Stenocarpus sinuatus, Stenocarpus umbellifer,
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
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Jean Antoine Arthur Gris (1829-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gris' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:706800-1: Based on the initial data import