Pityrodia lanuginosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Munir
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 2: 123 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274005
Common Names
- Pityrodia lanuginosa
- Lanuginose Pityrodia
- Lanuginose Waterweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pityrodia lanuginosa (also called Downy Pityrodia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and grows in a variety of habitats, including dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pityrodia lanuginosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pityrodia lanuginosa is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, slender leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pityrodia lanuginosa is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in a warm, humid climate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is the easiest and quickest way to propagate this plant, as it can be done in the spring or summer months. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer months and kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light. Once the seedlings have developed, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Pityrodia lanuginosa
Pityrodia lanuginosa can be found in Australia.
Pityrodia lanuginosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pityrodia lanuginosa?
Pityrodia lanuginosa
What is the common name of Pityrodia lanuginosa?
Downy Pityrodia
What is the natural habitat of Pityrodia lanuginosa?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
Species in the Pityrodia genus
Pityrodia augustensis, Pityrodia brynesii, Pityrodia canaliculata, Pityrodia chrysocalyx, Pityrodia gilruthiana, Pityrodia hemigenioides, Pityrodia jamesii, Pityrodia lanuginosa, Pityrodia lepidota, Pityrodia loricata, Pityrodia obliqua, Pityrodia puberula, Pityrodia pungens, Pityrodia salvifolia, Pityrodia scabra, Pityrodia serrata, Pityrodia spenceri, Pityrodia terminalis, Pityrodia ternifolia, Pityrodia viscida, Pityrodia iphthima,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-156728: Based on the initial data import
Ahmad Abid Munir (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munir' in the authors string.