Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell. ex Benth.) C.A.Gardner
Source:
ksu
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Soc. Western Australia 27: 171 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504670
Common Names
- Strangea stenocarpoides
- Stenocarpoides Strangea
- Stenocarpoides-leaved Strangea
Synonyms
- Strangea steedmanii Blakely [unknown]
- Diploptera stenocarpoides (Benth.) C.A.Gardner [unknown]
- Hakea stenocarpoides F.Muell. ex Benth. [unknown]
Description
Strangea stenocarpoides (also called Strangeas, 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
Strangea stenocarpoides 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
Strangea stenocarpoides 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Strangea stenocarpoides is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Strangea stenocarpoides
Strangea stenocarpoides is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and woodlands.
Strangea stenocarpoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Strangea stenocarpoides?
Strangea stenocarpoides
What is the family of Strangea stenocarpoides?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Strangea stenocarpoides?
Stenocarpoides Strangea
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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,