Phebalium obcordatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Cunn. ex Benth.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 1: 342 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470321
Common Names
- Phebalium obcordatum
- Obcordatum Phebalium
- Phebalium
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- Eriostemon mortoni F.Muell. [unknown]
Description
Phebalium obcordatum (also called Obcordate 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 obcordatum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phebalium obcordatum 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phebalium obcordatum 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 small, round 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 obcordatum
Phebalium obcordatum can be found in Australia.
Phebalium obcordatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phebalium obcordatum?
Phebalium obcordatum
What type of plant is Phebalium obcordatum?
Shrub
What is the natural habitat of Phebalium obcordatum?
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:774736-1: Based on the initial data import