Diplolaena microcephala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcephala
ID:
650902
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bartl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 1: 173 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000650234
Common Names
- Microcephala Diplolaena
- Microcephala Foamflower
- Microcephala False Foxglove
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diplolaena microcephala (also called Small-headed Diplolaena, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub. It is native to Western Australia and grows in sandy soils. Its leaves are narrow and linear with a pointed tip. It produces small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Diplolaena microcephala 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 microcephala is small and white. The seed is a small, black, glossy drupe. The seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diplolaena microcephala 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 microcephala
Diplolaena microcephala is native to Australia.
Diplolaena microcephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplolaena microcephala?
Diplolaena microcephala
What is the family of Diplolaena microcephala?
Myrtaceae
What is the distribution of Diplolaena microcephala?
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-2771058: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Gottlieb Bartling (1798-1875): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bartl.' in the authors string.