Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Butcher
Source:
ildis
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia12: 172 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194742
Common Names
- Sphaerolobium pubescens
- Downy Sphaerolobium
- Downy Sphaerolobium
Description
Sphaerolobium pubescens (also called Hairy 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 pubescens 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 pubescens has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin, green and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sphaerolobium pubescens 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 pubescens
Sphaerolobium pubescens is found in Australia.
Sphaerolobium pubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphaerolobium pubescens?
Sphaerolobium pubescens
What is the common name of Sphaerolobium pubescens?
Downy Sphaerolobium
What is the habitat of Sphaerolobium pubescens?
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