Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Paul G.Wilson
                
                
                    
Source:
ksu
                
                
                    
Year:
1998
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 12: 284 (1998)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470317
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Phebalium laevigatum
- Laevigatum Phebalium
- Phebalium
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Phebalium laevigatum (also called Smooth Phebalium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It prefers well-drained soils and is often found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Phebalium laevigatum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Phebalium laevigatum is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Phebalium laevigatum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Phebalium laevigatum
                        
                            Phebalium laevigatum can be found in Australia.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Phebalium laevigatum FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Phebalium laevigatum?
Phebalium laevigatum
What type of plant is Phebalium laevigatum?
Shrub
What is the natural habitat of Phebalium laevigatum?
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,