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
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.
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 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