Status:
valid
Authors:
Turcz.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou26(I): 267 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187637
Common Names
- Phyllota
- Phyllota gracilis
- Graceful Phyllota
Description
Phyllota gracilis (also called Slender Phyllota, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and heathlands. The leaves are narrow and linear, and the flowers are yellow and tubular.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllota gracilis is used as a source of timber and firewood. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phyllota gracilis has yellow flowers with five petals and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllota gracilis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Phyllota gracilis
Phyllota gracilis is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in countries such as New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
Phyllota gracilis FAQ
What is the common name of Phyllota gracilis?
Graceful Phyllota
What is the natural habitat of Phyllota gracilis?
Moist forests and woodlands
What is the growth habit of Phyllota gracilis?
It is a small to medium-sized shrub
Species in the Phyllota genus
Phyllota remota,
Phyllota gracilis,
Phyllota pleurandroides,
Phyllota grandiflora,
Phyllota barbata,
Phyllota humifusa,
Phyllota luehmannii,
Phyllota diffusa,
Phyllota phylicoides,
Phyllota squarrosa,
Phyllota humilis,
Species in the Fabaceae family