Phebalium elegans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Paul G.Wilson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 12: 282 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470253
Common Names
- Phebalium Elegans
- Elegans Phebalium
- Phebalium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phebalium elegans (also called 'Elegans 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 elegans is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cold, and cough. It is also used as a food source and for making traditional crafts.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phebalium elegans has white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phebalium elegans is a shrub that is native to Australia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, as it can be grown from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium, such as sand or vermiculite. The cuttings should be taken from healthy plants, and they should be planted in a well-draining medium. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location, with plenty of water and fertilizer.
Where to Find Phebalium elegans
Phebalium elegans can be found in Australia, mainly in New South Wales and Victoria.
Phebalium elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phebalium elegans?
Phebalium elegans
What type of plant is Phebalium elegans?
Shrub
What is the natural habitat of Phebalium elegans?
Dry sclerophyll forests of Australia
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,
References
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1003770-1: Based on the initial data import