Status:
valid
Authors:
C.A.Gardner
Source:
ksu
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Soc. Western Australia 27: 181 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470226
Common Names
- Phebalium Clavatum
- Clavatum Phebalium
- Phebalium
Description
Phebalium clavatum (also called 'Clavatum Phebalium', among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub with a single, erect stem and a few, alternate, leathery leaves. It is native to Australia and usually found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Phebalium clavatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phebalium clavatum is a deep purple color and is shaped like a bell. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phebalium clavatum is a species of evergreen shrub native to Australia. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining medium.
Where to Find Phebalium clavatum
Phebalium clavatum can be found in Australia, mainly in New South Wales and Victoria.
Phebalium clavatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phebalium clavatum?
Phebalium clavatum
What is the common name of Phebalium clavatum?
Clavate Phebalium
What is the habitat of Phebalium clavatum?
It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
Species in the Phebalium genus
Phebalium tuberculosum,
Phebalium bullatum,
Phebalium canaliculatum,
Phebalium drummondii,
Phebalium clavatum,
Phebalium brachycalyx,
Phebalium daviesii,
Phebalium brevifolium,
Phebalium stenophyllum,
Phebalium filifolium,
Phebalium elegans,
Phebalium festivum,
Phebalium glandulosum,
Phebalium appressum,
Phebalium whitei,
Phebalium woombye,
Phebalium lowanense,
Phebalium laevigatum,
Phebalium longifolium,
Phebalium obcordatum,
Phebalium microphyllum,
Phebalium nottii,
Phebalium distans,
Phebalium megaphyllum,
Phebalium lepidotum,
Phebalium obovatum,
Phebalium bifidum,
Phebalium verrucosum,
Phebalium speciosum,
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,