Status:
valid
Authors:
Schindl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Trans. Bot. Soc. Edinburgh26: 286 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187924
Common Names
- Alysicarpus brownii
- Brownii
- Brownii Alysicarpus
Description
Alysicarpus brownii (also called Brown's Alyce Clover, among many other common names) is a small, erect shrub that grows up to 0.5 metres in height. It is native to the south-west of Western Australia and grows in heathland, shrubland and woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Alysicarpus brownii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a food source for native wildlife, and its flowers attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Alysicarpus brownii are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alysicarpus brownii is a shrub that can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Alysicarpus brownii
Alysicarpus brownii is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Alysicarpus brownii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alysicarpus brownii?
Alysicarpus brownii
What type of plant is Alysicarpus brownii?
It is a shrub species of the Fabaceae family.
Where is Alysicarpus brownii found?
It is found in Western Australia.
Species in the Alysicarpus genus
Alysicarpus ferrugineus,
Alysicarpus glumaceus,
Alysicarpus monilifer,
Alysicarpus quartinianus,
Alysicarpus rugosus,
Alysicarpus vaginalis,
Alysicarpus zeyheri,
Alysicarpus longifolius,
Alysicarpus bupleurifolius,
Alysicarpus ovalifolius,
Alysicarpus brownii,
Alysicarpus gamblei,
Alysicarpus hamosus,
Alysicarpus hendersonii,
Alysicarpus heterophyllus,
Alysicarpus heyneanus,
Alysicarpus luteovexillatus,
Alysicarpus mahabubnagarensis,
Alysicarpus misquitei,
Alysicarpus naikianus,
Alysicarpus prainii,
Alysicarpus pubescens,
Alysicarpus roxburghianus,
Alysicarpus salim-alii,
Alysicarpus saplianus,
Alysicarpus scariosus,
Alysicarpus sedgwickii,
Alysicarpus tetragonolobus,
Alysicarpus belgaumensis,
Alysicarpus racemosus,
Alysicarpus parviflorus,
Alysicarpus misquittae,
Alysicarpus aurantiacus,
Alysicarpus major,
Alysicarpus muelleri,
Alysicarpus schomburgkii,
Alysicarpus suffruticosus,
Alysicarpus ferrugineus,
Alysicarpus pubescens,
Alysicarpus ovalifolius,
Alysicarpus yunnanensis,
Alysicarpus pokleanus,
Alysicarpus sanjappae,
Alysicarpus gautalensis,
Alysicarpus bhuibavadensis,
Species in the Fabaceae family