Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
tameiameiae
ID:
360190

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cham. & Schltdl.) C.M.Weiller

Source:
ksu

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 12: 213 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359522

Common Names

  • Tameiameiae Honey-Myrtle
  • Tameiameiae Prickly-Myrtle
  • Tameiameiae Leptecophylla

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Synonyms

  • Leptecophylla imbricata (Stschegl.) C.M.Weiller [valid]
  • Styphelia tameiameiae F.Muell. [valid]
  • Styphelia douglasii F.Muell. ex Skottsb. [valid]
  • Cyathodes banksii Gaudich. [valid]
  • Cyathodes douglasii A.Gray [valid]
  • Cyathodes imbricata Stschegl. [valid]
  • Cyathodes macraeana DC. [valid]
  • Cyathodes tameiameiae Cham. [valid]
  • Cyathodes tameiameiae societas A.Gray [valid]

Description

Leptecophylla tameiameiae (also called Common Drooping Grevillea, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in heathland, woodland and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leptecophylla tameiameiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptecophylla tameiameiae has small white flowers with a yellow centre and a hairy calyx. The seeds are small, brown and oval shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptecophylla tameiameiae is a shrub that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, disease-free plants in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until roots form.

Where to Find Leptecophylla tameiameiae

Leptecophylla tameiameiae can be found in Australia and New Zealand.

Leptecophylla tameiameiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptecophylla tameiameiae?

Leptecophylla tameiameiae

What type of plant is Leptecophylla tameiameiae?

Leptecophylla tameiameiae is a shrub

Where can Leptecophylla tameiameiae be found?

Leptecophylla tameiameiae can be found in Australia

Species in the Ericaceae family

References

Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
Carolyn M. Weiller: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Weiller' in the authors string.