Sphaerolobium acanthos - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acanthos
ID:
195411
Status:
valid
Authors:
Crisp
Source:
ildis
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Muelleria8: 151 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194740
Common Names
- Sphaerolobium acanthos
- Spiny Sphaerolobium
- Spiny Sphaerolobium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sphaerolobium acanthos (also called Prickly sphaerolobium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to Australia, and it grows in dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sphaerolobium acanthos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, ulcers, and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sphaerolobium acanthos has small, pink flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin, green and have a single leaf.
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Sphaerolobium acanthos is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil. The plant should be grown in full sun and requires regular watering.
Where to Find Sphaerolobium acanthos
Sphaerolobium acanthos is found in Australia.
Sphaerolobium acanthos FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphaerolobium acanthos?
Sphaerolobium acanthos
What is the common name of Sphaerolobium acanthos?
Spiny Sphaerolobium
What is the habitat of Sphaerolobium acanthos?
Dry, rocky hillsides
Species in the Sphaerolobium genus
Sphaerolobium macranthum, Sphaerolobium nudiflorum, Sphaerolobium pulchellum, Sphaerolobium gracile, Sphaerolobium vimineum, Sphaerolobium linophyllum, Sphaerolobium medium, Sphaerolobium fornicatum, Sphaerolobium racemulosum, Sphaerolobium grandiflorum, Sphaerolobium daviesioides, Sphaerolobium alatum, Sphaerolobium scabriusculum, Sphaerolobium acanthos, Sphaerolobium drummondii, Sphaerolobium pubescens, Sphaerolobium rostratum, Sphaerolobium validum, Sphaerolobium calcicola, Sphaerolobium benetectum, Sphaerolobium minus, Sphaerolobium hygrophilum,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Michael D. Crisp (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crisp' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Sphaerolobium acanthos Crisp: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.