Status:
valid
Authors:
C.A.Gardner
Source:
tro
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Soc. Western Australia 32: 78 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295213
Common Names
- Roycea pycnophylloides
- Pycnophylloid Roycea
- Pycnophylloid-leaf Roycea
Description
Roycea pycnophylloides (also called Pycnophylloid Roycea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 0.5m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in arid and semi-arid regions, often in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Roycea pycnophylloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and can also be used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Roycea pycnophylloides has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Roycea pycnophylloides is best done through seed sowing. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be kept moist and protected from direct sunlight. Propagation can also be done through division of the clumps.
Where to Find Roycea pycnophylloides
Roycea pycnophylloides is found in the arid regions of South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria.
Roycea pycnophylloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Roycea pycnophylloides?
Roycea pycnophylloides
What is the common name of Roycea pycnophylloides?
Pycnophylloid Roycea
What type of plant is Roycea pycnophylloides?
It is a herb
Species in the Roycea genus
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Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,