Status:
valid
Authors:
Bullock
Source:
tro
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1937: 77 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246686
Common Names
- Periptera Trichostemon
- Hairy-stalked Periptera
- Hairy-stalked Periptera
Description
Periptera trichostemon (also called Yellow-flowered Periptera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Periptera trichostemon is a popular ornamental plant due to its showy, pink flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or screen plant and can be grown in containers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Periptera trichostemon has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Periptera trichostemon is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It 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 autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Periptera trichostemon
Periptera trichostemon can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Periptera trichostemon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Periptera trichostemon?
Periptera trichostemon
What type of plant is Periptera trichostemon?
Herb
What is the natural habitat of Periptera trichostemon?
Deserts and dry areas of the western United States
Species in the Periptera genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,