Status:
valid
Authors:
S.T.Blake
Source:
ksu
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 70: 44 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470320
Common Names
- Phebalium longifolium
- Longifolium Phebalium
- Phebalium
Description
Phebalium longifolium (also called Long-leaved Phebalium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has long, narrow leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It prefers well-drained soils and is often found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Phebalium longifolium is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phebalium longifolium 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 longifolium is a small shrub native to Australia. It grows in dry, open forests and woodlands at elevations of up to 1,000 m. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small, white flowers in spring and summer. The plant can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks.
Where to Find Phebalium longifolium
Phebalium longifolium can be found in Australia.
Phebalium longifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phebalium longifolium?
Phebalium longifolium
What type of plant is Phebalium longifolium?
Shrub
What is the natural habitat of Phebalium longifolium?
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,