Phebalium obovatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Paul G.Wilson) Paul G.Wilson
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 12: 285 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263562
Common Names
- Oval-leaf Phebalium
- Oval-leaf Wax-flower
- Oval-leaf Phebalium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Phebalium obovatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phebalium obovatum is white to pale pink and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are hairy and have a single pair of leaves.
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Phebalium obovatum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring and root them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide full sun.
Where to Find Phebalium obovatum
Phebalium obovatum can be found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.
Phebalium obovatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phebalium obovatum?
Phebalium obovatum
What is the common name of Phebalium obovatum?
Obovatum Phebalium
What is the natural habitat of Phebalium obovatum?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50208928: Based on the initial data import
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.