Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
1283836

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. ex Meisn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 14: 511 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001283174



Common Names

  • Alpine Rice-flower
  • Alpine Pimelea
  • Alpine Rice-bush


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Description

Pimelea alpina (also called Alpine Rice-flower, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. It has small, narrow leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pimelea alpina is used for its wood, which is used for making furniture, and its leaves, which are used for making tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pimelea alpina has small white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pimelea alpina can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Pimelea alpina

Pimelea alpina can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Pimelea alpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pimelea alpina?

Pimelea alpina

What is the common name of Pimelea alpina?

Alpine Rice-flower

What is the natural habitat of Pimelea alpina?

Alpine and subalpine grasslands

Species in the Pimelea genus

Pimelea villosa, Pimelea traversii, Pimelea tomentosa, Pimelea microphylla, Pimelea prostrata, Pimelea poppelwellii, Pimelea longifolia, Pimelea angulata, Pimelea lyallii, Pimelea buxifolia, Pimelea gnidia, Pimelea orthia, Pimelea xenica, Pimelea carnosa, Pimelea sporadica, Pimelea eremitica, Pimelea acra, Pimelea ignota, Pimelea mesoa, Pimelea dura, Pimelea notia, Pimelea declivis, Pimelea cryptica, Pimelea nitens, Pimelea hirta, Pimelea barbata, Pimelea mimosa, Pimelea oreophila, Pimelea strigosa, Pimelea elongata, Pimelea cremnophila, Pimelea filiformis, Pimelea aquilonia, Pimelea interioris, Pimelea pagophila, Pimelea spinescens, Pimelea octophylla, Pimelea ciliolaris, Pimelea ammocharis, Pimelea physodes, Pimelea neokyrea, Pimelea rosea, Pimelea brevistyla, Pimelea calcicola, Pimelea ciliata, Pimelea rara, Pimelea lehmanniana, Pimelea pelinos, Pimelea treyvaudii, Pimelea suteri,

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-50318620: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.