Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
glasshousiensis
ID:
477542

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Domin) P.I.Forst.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 7: 178 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476874



Common Names

  • Philotheca Glasshousiensis
  • Glasshouse Philotheca
  • Glasshouse Waxflower


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Synonyms

  • Eriostemon glasshousiensis Domin [unknown]
  • Eriostemon myoporoides leichhardtii (Benth.) Paul G.Wilson [unknown]
  • Eriostemon trachyphyllus leichhardtii Benth. [unknown]

Description

Philotheca glasshousiensis (also called Glasshouse Philotheca, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval leaves and produces white flowers in the summer. It grows in dry woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Philotheca glasshousiensis is a popular ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Philotheca glasshousiensis has a yellow flower with white and pink stripes and a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, round and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Philotheca glasshousiensis is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Philotheca glasshousiensis

Philotheca glasshousiensis can be found in the southeastern Australia, including New South Wales and Victoria.

Philotheca glasshousiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Philotheca glasshousiensis?

Philotheca glasshousiensis

What is the common name of Philotheca glasshousiensis?

Glasshouse Philotheca

What is the natural habitat of Philotheca glasshousiensis?

Tropical rainforests

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

Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
Paul Irwin Forster (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.I.Forst.' in the authors string.