Pityrodia loricata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Pritz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 35: 516 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274009
Common Names
- Pityrodia loricata
- Loricata Pityrodia
- Loricata Waterweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Chloanthes loricata F.Muell. [unknown]
Description
Pityrodia loricata (also called Loricata 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 loricata 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 loricata 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 loricata is a shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 metres. It is best propagated from cuttings taken from the current season's growth. The cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be about 10-15 cm in length. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Pityrodia loricata
Pityrodia loricata can be found in Australia.
Pityrodia loricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pityrodia loricata?
Pityrodia loricata
What is the common name of Pityrodia loricata?
Loricated Pityrodia
What is the natural habitat of Pityrodia loricata?
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-156731: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Georg Pritzel (1875-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Pritz.' in the authors string.