Status:
valid
Authors:
(Meisn.) A.S.George
Source:
ksu
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 16: 492 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504760
Common Names
- Synaphea obtusata
- Obtusata Synaphea
- Synaphea
Description
Synaphea obtusata (also called Obtuse 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 obtusata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Synaphea obtusata has yellow flowers with five petals and a central lobe. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Synaphea obtusata is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a mix of sand and peat. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Synaphea obtusata
Synaphea obtusata is found in Western Australia.
Synaphea obtusata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Synaphea obtusata?
Synaphea obtusata
What is the family of Synaphea obtusata?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Synaphea obtusata?
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,