Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
altior
ID:
1283334

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
tro

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 1: 84 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001282672



Common Names

  • Altior Pimelea
  • Pimelea Altior
  • Tall Pimelea


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Description

Pimelea altior (also called Mountain Rice-flower, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in heathland, woodland and dry sclerophyll forest. It has white, pink or purple flowers and linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Pimelea altior is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and for its timber, which is used in construction and furniture-making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pimelea altior has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip and a tall midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pimelea altior is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in a variety of soils. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Pimelea altior

Pimelea altior is native to Australia and can be found in the Eucalypt Woodlands biome.

Pimelea altior FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pimelea altior?

Pimelea altior

What is the family of Pimelea altior?

Thymelaeaceae

What is the habitat of Pimelea altior?

Tropical rainforests

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,