Status:
valid
Authors:
Labill.
Source:
tro
Year:
1804
Citation Micro:
Nov. Holl. Pl. 1: 9, t. 3 (1804)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001283145
Common Names
- Pimelea ligustrina
- Ligustrina Pimelea
- Ligustrina Pimelea
Description
Pimelea ligustrina (also called Privet Rice Flower, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 1.5 m in height and has white flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pimelea ligustrina is used for its wood, which is used for making furniture, and its leaves, which are used for making tea.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pimelea ligustrina sub. hypericina (A.Cunn. ex Hook.) Threlfall
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pimelea ligustrina has white flowers with 4 petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pimelea ligustrina 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 ligustrina
Pimelea ligustrina is native to Australia and can be found in the Eucalypt Woodlands biome.
Pimelea ligustrina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pimelea ligustrina?
Pimelea ligustrina
What is the common name of Pimelea ligustrina?
Ligustrum Rice-flower
What is the natural habitat of Pimelea ligustrina?
It is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, heathlands, and coastal areas.
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,