Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
sericostachya
ID:
1283904

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
tro

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 4: 162 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001283242



Common Names

  • Sericostachya Rice-flower
  • Sericostachya Pimelea
  • Sericostachya Rice-bush


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Description

Pimelea sericostachya (also called Silky Rice-flower, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Thymelaeaceae family. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. Native to Australia, it can be found in dry, open woodlands and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pimelea sericostachya is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage, and is also used in native gardens and as a groundcover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pimelea sericostachya sub. amabilis (Domin) Threlfall

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pimelea sericostachya is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pimelea sericostachya 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 sericostachya

Pimelea sericostachya is found in the south-west of Western Australia, from the Stirling Range to the Fitzgerald River National Park.

Pimelea sericostachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pimelea sericostachya?

Pimelea sericostachya

What is the common name of Pimelea sericostachya?

Silky Rice Flower

What type of plant is Pimelea sericostachya?

Herbaceous perennial

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,

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