Dracophyllum arcuatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arcuatum
ID:
657066
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.R.B.Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 59: 701 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656398
Common Names
- Arcuatum Dracophyllum
- Arcuatum Dragon Leaf
- Arcuatum Dragon Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dracophyllum arcuatum (also called Arcuate Dracophyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to New Zealand and can be found in alpine and subalpine habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dracophyllum arcuatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and urinary tract infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dracophyllum arcuatum are small, yellow-green in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Dracophyllum arcuatum is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The shrub prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Dracophyllum arcuatum
Dracophyllum arcuatum is native to New Zealand and can be found in the North Island and the South Island.
Dracophyllum arcuatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dracophyllum arcuatum?
Dracophyllum arcuatum
What is the common name of Dracophyllum arcuatum?
Curved Tree-daisy
Where is Dracophyllum arcuatum native to?
New Zealand
Species in the Dracophyllum genus
Dracophyllum acerosum, Dracophyllum adamsii, Dracophyllum alticola, Dracophyllum arboreum, Dracophyllum arcuatum, Dracophyllum balansae, Dracophyllum cockaynianum, Dracophyllum cosmelioides, Dracophyllum densiflorum, Dracophyllum densum, Dracophyllum elegantissimum, Dracophyllum erectum, Dracophyllum filifolium, Dracophyllum fiordense, Dracophyllum fitzgeraldii, Dracophyllum insulare, Dracophyllum involucratum, Dracophyllum kirkii, Dracophyllum latifolium, Dracophyllum lessonianum, Dracophyllum longifolium, Dracophyllum mackeeanum, Dracophyllum macranthum, Dracophyllum marginatum, Dracophyllum marmoricola, Dracophyllum matthewsii, Dracophyllum menziesii, Dracophyllum milligani, Dracophyllum minimum, Dracophyllum muscoides, Dracophyllum oceanicum, Dracophyllum oliveri, Dracophyllum ophioliticum, Dracophyllum ouaiemense, Dracophyllum paludosum, Dracophyllum palustre, Dracophyllum patens, Dracophyllum pearsonii, Dracophyllum politum, Dracophyllum pronum, Dracophyllum prostratum, Dracophyllum pubescens, Dracophyllum pyramidale, Dracophyllum ramosum, Dracophyllum recurvum, Dracophyllum rosmarinifolium, Dracophyllum saxicola, Dracophyllum sayeri, Dracophyllum scoparium, Dracophyllum secundum,
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Walter Oliver (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.B.Oliv.' in the authors string.