Nematolepis squamea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
squamea
ID:
1264215
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Labill.) Paul G.Wilson
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 12: 279 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263553
Common Names
- Scaly Nematolepis
- Scaly-leaf Nematolepis
- Scaly-leaf Grevillea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nematolepis squamea (also called Scaly Nematolepis, among many other common names) is a small shrub with grey-green foliage and small white flowers. It is native to Australia, where it is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, grasslands, and heaths.
Uses & Benefits
Nematolepis squamea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Nematolepis squamea sub. retusa (Hook.) Paul G.WilsonFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Nematolepis squamea are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Nematolepis squamea is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring and root them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide full sun.
Where to Find Nematolepis squamea
Nematolepis squamea can be found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.
Species in the Nematolepis genus
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-50208906: Based on the initial data import
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.
Jacques Labillardière (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labill.' in the authors string.