Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
velutina
ID:
650912

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Paul G.Wilson) Paul G.Wilson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 12: 118 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000650244



Common Names

  • Diplolaena velutina
  • Velutina Diplolaena
  • Velvet Diplolaena


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Synonyms

  • Diplolaena microcephala velutina Paul G.Wilson [unknown]

Description

Diplolaena velutina (also called Velvet 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 and have a velvety texture. It produces small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Diplolaena velutina 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 velutina is small and white. The seed is a small, black, glossy drupe. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplolaena velutina 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 velutina

Diplolaena velutina is native to Australia.

Diplolaena velutina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplolaena velutina?

Diplolaena velutina

What is the family of Diplolaena velutina?

Myrtaceae

What is the distribution of Diplolaena velutina?

Endemic to Western Australia

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-2771067: Based on the initial data import
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.