Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
455319

Status:
valid

Authors:
Crisp & P.H.Weston

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 16: 498 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454651



Common Names

  • Telopea aspera
  • Rough Waratah
  • Rough Telopea


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Description

Telopea aspera (also called Waratah, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to Australia. It is found in the southeastern parts of the country, in areas with moist soil and partial shade. The plant has long, narrow leaves and produces bright red flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Telopea aspera is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Telopea aspera has white or pink flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Telopea aspera is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods will take several weeks to produce a mature plant.

Where to Find Telopea aspera

Telopea aspera is native to southeastern Australia.

Telopea aspera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Telopea aspera?

Telopea aspera

What is the natural habitat of Telopea aspera?

Grasslands

What is the flowering season of Telopea aspera?

Summer

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,

References

Michael D. Crisp (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crisp' in the authors string.
Peter Weston (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Weston' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:990241-1: Based on the initial data import