Agonis grandiflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 100 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925247
Common Names
- Agonis Grandiflora
- Large-Flowered Agonis
- Grandiflora Agonis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agonis grandiflora (also called the large-flowered agonis, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 3 m in height. It is native to the south-west of Western Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including heathland, woodland, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Agonis grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for rockeries. It is also used as a ground cover in shaded areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agonis grandiflora has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, light brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are light green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agonis grandiflora is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to Australia and is found in dry forests and woodlands. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It is propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Agonis grandiflora
Agonis grandiflora can be found in Western Australia.
Species in the Agonis genus
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4783: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.