Status:
valid
Authors:
W.R.B.Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 59: 699 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656511
Common Names
- Dracophyllum viride
- Green Dracophyllum
- Green-leaved Dracophyllum
Description
Dracophyllum viride (also called Green Dracophyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to New Zealand. It has small, needle-like leaves and small white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dracophyllum viride is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil stabilization and as a windbreak. The plant has a number of medicinal uses, including treating fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dracophyllum viride are small and white, with six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dracophyllum viride is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall. It has long, narrow, leathery leaves that are arranged in whorls around the stem. It produces small white flowers in summer. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Dracophyllum viride
Dracophyllum viride can be found in New Zealand.
Dracophyllum viride FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dracophyllum viride?
Dracophyllum viride
What is the common name of Dracophyllum viride?
Green Dracophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Dracophyllum viride?
It is found in New Zealand, growing in rocky or grassy places
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