Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
frondosum
ID:
1546125

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Simpson) S.Venter

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 34(2): 93. 2021

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000026831

Common Names

  • Dracophyllum frondosum
  • Frondosum Dracophyllum
  • Dracophyllum Plant

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Description

Dracophyllum frondosum (also called the New Zealand broom, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to New Zealand, where it grows in lowland to montane forests and scrublands. It has small, leathery leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dracophyllum frondosum is used as an ornamental plant and can be used as a natural pesticide. It is also used as a source of timber and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dracophyllum frondosum has small white flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracophyllum frondosum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is best propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil and keep it in a warm, sunny spot. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting with a few leaves and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. Water the soil lightly and keep it in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Dracophyllum frondosum

Dracophyllum frondosum can be found in New Zealand, specifically in the North Island.

Dracophyllum frondosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracophyllum frondosum?

Dracophyllum frondosum

What is the common name of Dracophyllum frondosum?

Fringed Dracophyllum

What type of soil does Dracophyllum frondosum prefer?

Dracophyllum frondosum prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

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