Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bilobum
ID:
1264172

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Paul G.Wilson

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 12: 271 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263510



Common Names

  • Two-lobed Leionema
  • Two-lobed Wax-flower
  • Two-lobed Daphne


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Description

Leionema bilobum (also called Bilobed Leionema, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white or pink flowers. It is native to Australia, where it is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, grasslands, and heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Leionema bilobum can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leionema bilobum sub. thackerayense Duretto & K.L.Durham
Leionema bilobum sub. truncatum (Hook.f.) Duretto & K.L.Durham
Leionema bilobum sub. serrulatum (F.Muell.) Duretto & K.L.Durham

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leionema bilobum is white to pale pink and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are hairy and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leionema bilobum can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Leionema bilobum

Leionema bilobum is native to Australia and can be found in the south-west of the country.

Leionema bilobum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leionema bilobum?

Leionema bilobum

What are the common names of Leionema bilobum?

Two-lobed Leionema, Two-lobed Daphne

What is the natural habitat of Leionema bilobum?

Dry sclerophyll forest and heathland

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 tro-50208817: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.