Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ternifolia
ID:
274701

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Munir

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 2: 54 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274033

Common Names

  • Pityrodia ternifolia
  • Ternifolia Pityrodia
  • Ternifolia Waterweed

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Synonyms

  • Denisonia ternifolia F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Pityrodia ternifolia (also called Ternate 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 ternifolia 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 flowers of Pityrodia ternifolia are white, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pityrodia ternifolia is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Pityrodia ternifolia

Pityrodia ternifolia can be found in Australia.

Pityrodia ternifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pityrodia ternifolia?

Pityrodia ternifolia

What is the common name of Pityrodia ternifolia?

Ternifolia Pityrodia

What is the natural habitat of Pityrodia ternifolia?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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-156753: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Ahmad Abid Munir (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munir' in the authors string.