Diplolaena graniticola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graniticola
ID:
650899
Status:
valid
Authors:
Paul G.Wilson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 12: 114 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000650231
Common Names
- Graniticola Diplolaena
- Graniticola Foamflower
- Graniticola False Foxglove
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diplolaena graniticola (also called Granite Diplolaena, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub. It is native to Western Australia and grows in rocky soils. Its leaves are narrow and linear with a pointed tip. It produces small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Diplolaena graniticola is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and sore throats. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and pots.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diplolaena graniticola is yellow and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diplolaena graniticola is a small shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It has grey-green foliage and produces small white flowers in spring. It is best grown in full sun or part shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Diplolaena graniticola
Diplolaena graniticola is native to Australia.
Diplolaena graniticola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplolaena graniticola?
Diplolaena graniticola
What is the family of Diplolaena graniticola?
Myrtaceae
What is the distribution of Diplolaena graniticola?
Endemic to Western Australia
Species in the Diplolaena genus
Diplolaena andrewsii, Diplolaena angustifolia, Diplolaena cinerea, Diplolaena dampieri, Diplolaena drummondii, Diplolaena eneabbensis, Diplolaena ferruginea, Diplolaena geraldtonensis, Diplolaena grandiflora, Diplolaena graniticola, Diplolaena leemaniana, Diplolaena microcephala, Diplolaena mollis, Diplolaena obovata, Diplolaena velutina,
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2771055: Based on the initial data import
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.