Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Butcher
Source:
ksu
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Soc. Western Australia 89: 124 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508020
Common Names
- Synaphea xela
- Xela Synaphea
- Xela's Synaphea
Description
Synaphea xela (also called Xela Synaphea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in dry forests, savannas, and rocky outcrops. It is a small shrub with thin, green leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Synaphea xela is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Synaphea xela has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Synaphea xela can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in well-draining soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frosts.
Where to Find Synaphea xela
Synaphea xela is native to Australia and can be found in the temperate grasslands and shrublands.
Synaphea xela FAQ
What is the scientific name of Synaphea xela?
Synaphea xela
What is the common name of Synaphea xela?
Xela Synaphea
What is the natural habitat of Synaphea xela?
Synaphea xela is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
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,