Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
remota
ID:
188299

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.H.Willis

Source:
ildis

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist73: 191 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187628

Common Names

  • Phyllota
  • Remota Bush Pea
  • Small-leaf Bush Pea

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Description

Phyllota remota (also called Remote Phyllota, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has a spreading crown and small, bipinnate leaves. Its flowers are small and yellow, and its fruits are small, round, and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllota remota 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

The flower of Phyllota remota is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllota remota 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 remota

Phyllota remota is found in arid and semi-arid areas of Western Australia.

Phyllota remota FAQ

What is the common name of Phyllota remota?

Remote Phyllota

What is the natural habitat of Phyllota remota?

Moist forests and woodlands

What is the growth habit of Phyllota remota?

It is a small to medium-sized shrub

Species in the Fabaceae family