Status:
valid
Authors:
A.S.George
Source:
ksu
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 16: 487 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504664
Common Names
- Synaphea aephynsa
- Aephynsa Synaphea
- Aephynsa-leaved Synaphea
Description
Synaphea aephynsa (also called Synapheas, 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
Synaphea aephynsa 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
Synaphea aephynsa 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
Synaphea aephynsa 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 Synaphea aephynsa
Synaphea aephynsa is native to Australia and is found in dry woodlands and shrublands.
Synaphea aephynsa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Synaphea aephynsa?
Synaphea aephynsa
What is the family of Synaphea aephynsa?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Synaphea aephynsa?
Aephyns Synaphea
Species in the Synaphea genus
Synaphea brachyceras,
Synaphea bifurcata,
Synaphea aephynsa,
Synaphea acutiloba,
Synaphea whicherensis,
Synaphea tripartita,
Synaphea tamminensis,
Synaphea platyphylla,
Synaphea sparsiflora,
Synaphea reticulata,
Synaphea recurva,
Synaphea rangiferops,
Synaphea quartzitica,
Synaphea preissii,
Synaphea boyaginensis,
Synaphea stenoloba,
Synaphea pinnata,
Synaphea gracillima,
Synaphea floribunda,
Synaphea flexuosa,
Synaphea flabelliformis,
Synaphea favosa,
Synaphea endothrix,
Synaphea polymorpha,
Synaphea divaricata,
Synaphea incurva,
Synaphea decumbens,
Synaphea decorticans,
Synaphea damopsis,
Synaphea cuneata,
Synaphea constricta,
Synaphea cervifolia,
Synaphea canaliculata,
Synaphea drummondii,
Synaphea obtusata,
Synaphea petiolaris,
Synaphea parviflora,
Synaphea panhesya,
Synaphea oulopha,
Synaphea otiostigma,
Synaphea grandis,
Synaphea odocoileops,
Synaphea hians,
Synaphea nexosa,
Synaphea media,
Synaphea macrophylla,
Synaphea lesueurensis,
Synaphea intricata,
Synaphea interioris,
Synaphea oligantha,
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,