Status:
valid
Authors:
Jobson
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Telopea17: 348 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345371
Common Names
- Brown's Isotropis
- Isotropis browniae
- Brown's Woollybush
Description
Isotropis browniae (also called Brown's Isotope, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It grows in grasslands, heathlands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Isotropis browniae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isotropis browniae has white and yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isotropis browniae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or from division of established clumps in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Isotropis browniae
Isotropis browniae can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil.
Isotropis browniae FAQ
What is the common name of Isotropis browniae?
Brown's Isotropis
What is the scientific name of Brown's Isotropis?
Isotropis browniae
What is the natural habitat of Isotropis browniae?
Rainforests of Australia
Species in the Isotropis genus
Isotropis forrestii,
Isotropis atropurpurea,
Isotropis cuneifolia,
Isotropis juncea,
Isotropis foliosa,
Isotropis canescens,
Isotropis parviflora,
Isotropis centralis,
Isotropis winneckei,
Isotropis wheeleri,
Isotropis drummondii,
Isotropis filicaulis,
Isotropis browniae,
Isotropis faucicola,
Isotropis iophyta,
Species in the Fabaceae family