Status:
valid
Authors:
A.S.George
Source:
ksu
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 16: 490 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504744
Common Names
- Synaphea flexuosa
- Flexuosa Synaphea
- Synaphea
Description
Synaphea flexuosa (also called Flexuous Synaphea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Synaphea flexuosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Synaphea flexuosa is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Synaphea flexuosa 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 Synaphea flexuosa
Synaphea flexuosa is native to Australia and is found in dry woodlands and shrublands.
Synaphea flexuosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Synaphea flexuosa?
Synaphea flexuosa
What is the family of Synaphea flexuosa?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Synaphea flexuosa?
Dry open woodlands
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,