Phaleria biflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biflora
ID:
1268715
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.T.White) Herber
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 6: 96 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268053
Common Names
- Phaleria biflora
- Biflora Phaleria
- Phaleria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phaleria biflora (also called 'Two-flowered Phaleria', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has small, ovate leaves and grows to a height of about 2 m. It grows in moist, shady areas, in forests, and in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Phaleria biflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to attract birds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phaleria biflora has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phaleria biflora is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a rooting medium such as sand or perlite. Keep the cuttings moist and in a bright, warm location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Phaleria biflora
Phaleria biflora is native to the Philippines. It can be found in tropical moist lowland forests, tropical moist montane forests, and moist shrublands.
Phaleria biflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phaleria biflora?
Phaleria biflora
What is the common name of Phaleria biflora?
Two-flowered Phaleria
What is the natural habitat of Phaleria biflora?
Dry open grassland, scrub and woodland
Species in the Phaleria genus
Phaleria nisidai, Phaleria octandra, Phaleria biflora, Phaleria capitata, Phaleria disperma, Phaleria longituba, Phaleria okapensis, Phaleria pilistyla, Phaleria acuminata, Phaleria angustifolia, Phaleria chermsideana, Phaleria clerodendron, Phaleria coccinea, Phaleria elegans, Phaleria glabra, Phaleria ixoroides, Phaleria lanceolata, Phaleria montana, Phaleria pubiflora, Phaleria macrocarpa, Phaleria nishidae, Phaleria pentecostalis, Phaleria perrottetiana, Phaleria pulchra, Phaleria sogerensis,
Species in the Thymelaeaceae family
Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50229752: Based on the initial data import
Cyril Tenison White (1890-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.White' in the authors string.
B.E. Herber: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herber' in the authors string.