Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
pungens
ID:
1335727

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Keighery) Hislop

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 27: 285. 2016 [13 Dec 2016] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348181


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Description

Stenanthera pungens (also called 'Pungent Stenanthera', among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in dry areas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stenanthera pungens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Stenanthera pungens is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenanthera pungens is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It is best propagated through seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Water regularly to keep the soil moist. Once the seedlings are established, reduce watering to once a week.

Where to Find Stenanthera pungens

Stenanthera pungens can be found in the arid regions of Western Australia and South Australia.

Species in the Stenanthera genus

Species in the Ericaceae family

References

Gregory John Keighery (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keighery' in the authors string.
Michael Clyde Hislop (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hislop' in the authors string.