Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
complicatum
ID:
505001

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Rye

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 10: 282 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504333



Common Names

  • Stenanthemum complicatum
  • Complicated Stenanthemum
  • Complicatum Stenanthemum


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Synonyms

  • Spyridium complicatum F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Cryptandra complicata F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Stenanthemum complicatum (also called Complicated Stenanthemum, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia, typically found in heathlands and woodlands. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in spring.

Uses & Benefits

Stenanthemum complicatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stenanthemum complicatum has small, white flowers with yellowish-green bracts. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenanthemum complicatum is a small, evergreen shrub, growing to a height of 2-3 feet. It is best grown in a sunny location and in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Stenanthemum complicatum

Stenanthemum complicatum can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Stenanthemum complicatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenanthemum complicatum?

Stenanthemum complicatum

What is the common name of Stenanthemum complicatum?

Complicate Stenanthemum

What is the natural habitat of Stenanthemum complicatum?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Barbara Lynette Rye (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rye' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:991326-1: Based on the initial data import