Philotheca freyciana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
freyciana
ID:
471058
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rozefelds
Source:
ksu
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 15: 23 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470390
Common Names
- Philotheca freyciana
- Freycinet Waxflower
- Common Waxflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Philotheca freyciana (also called Freyc's Philotheca, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in heathlands and woodlands. Its leaves are small and narrow, and its flowers are white and star-shaped.
Uses & Benefits
Philotheca freyciana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has also been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Philotheca freyciana has small, yellow-green flowers with a white lip. Its seeds are small and round. Seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Philotheca freyciana is a shrub that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be planted in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until they germinate. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a moist medium until they have rooted.
Where to Find Philotheca freyciana
Philotheca freyciana can be found in Australia.
Philotheca freyciana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Philotheca freyciana?
Philotheca freyciana
What is the common name of Philotheca freyciana?
Freyc's Philotheca
What is the habitat of Philotheca freyciana?
It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
Species in the Philotheca genus
Philotheca falcata, Philotheca freyciana, Philotheca glasshousiensis, Philotheca epilosa, Philotheca conduplicata, Philotheca queenslandica, Philotheca obovatifolia, Philotheca papillata, Philotheca myoporoides, Philotheca acrolopha, Philotheca angustifolia, Philotheca apiculata, Philotheca brevifolia, Philotheca basistyla, Philotheca ciliata, Philotheca citrina, Philotheca coateana, Philotheca coccinea, Philotheca cuticularis, Philotheca cymbiformis, Philotheca deserti, Philotheca difformis, Philotheca eremicola, Philotheca ericifolia, Philotheca gardneri, Philotheca glabra, Philotheca kalbarriensis, Philotheca langei, Philotheca linearis, Philotheca nutans, Philotheca pachyphylla, Philotheca reichenbachii, Philotheca rhomboidea, Philotheca salsolifolia, Philotheca sericea, Philotheca sporadica, Philotheca thryptomenoides, Philotheca tomentella, Philotheca tubiflora, Philotheca wonganensis, Philotheca brucei, Philotheca buxifolia, Philotheca hispidula, Philotheca obovalis, Philotheca scabra, Philotheca trachyphylla, Philotheca verrucosa, Philotheca virgata, Philotheca fitzgeraldii, Philotheca pinoides,
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
Andrew Carl Frank Rozefelds (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rozefelds' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20000836-1: Based on the initial data import