Stirlingia divaricatissima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
divaricatissima
ID:
505322
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.S.George
Source:
ksu
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 16: 473 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504654
Common Names
- Stirlingia divaricatissima
- Divaricate Stirlingia
- Divaricate-leaved Stirlingia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stirlingia divaricatissima (also called Stirlingia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in dry, open woodlands and is tolerant of drought and frost.
Uses & Benefits
Stirlingia divaricatissima 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
Stirlingia divaricatissima 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stirlingia divaricatissima is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to around 1m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a sandy, well-drained mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sandy, well-drained mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Stirlingia divaricatissima
Stirlingia divaricatissima is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia.
Stirlingia divaricatissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stirlingia divaricatissima?
Stirlingia divaricatissima
What type of plant is Stirlingia divaricatissima?
Perennial herb
Where is Stirlingia divaricatissima found?
Western Australia
Species in the Stirlingia genus
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
Alex George (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.George' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:990125-1: Based on the initial data import