Status:
valid
Authors:
Jobson
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Telopea17: 350 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345372
Common Names
- Faucicola Isotropis
- Isotropis faucicola
- Faucicola Woollybush
Description
Isotropis faucicola (also called Faucet Isotope, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia and New Zealand. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Isotropis faucicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isotropis faucicola has yellow and white 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 faucicola 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 faucicola
Isotropis faucicola can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Isotropis faucicola FAQ
What is the common name of Isotropis faucicola?
Faucicola Isotropis
What is the scientific name of Faucicola Isotropis?
Isotropis faucicola
What is the natural habitat of Isotropis faucicola?
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