Status:
valid
Authors:
A.S.George
Source:
ksu
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 16: 494 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504722
Common Names
- Synaphea sparsiflora
- Sparsiflora Synaphea
- Synaphea
Description
Synaphea sparsiflora (also called Synaphea sparsiflora, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that is native to Western Australia. It has a slender stem and small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. It grows in sandy soils in open woodlands and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Synaphea sparsiflora is a popular ornamental plant, often grown for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Synaphea sparsiflora 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 sparsiflora is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Synaphea sparsiflora
Synaphea sparsiflora can be found in the Eucalyptus woodlands of Western Australia.
Synaphea sparsiflora FAQ
What is the common name of Synaphea sparsiflora?
Sparse-Flowered Synaphea
What is the natural habitat of Synaphea sparsiflora?
Rainforests in western Australia
What type of soil does Synaphea sparsiflora prefer?
Well-drained, acidic soil
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,