Status:
valid
Authors:
Trudgen & Rye
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 20: 254 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917711
Common Names
- Plane-leaved Enekbatus
- Enekbatus Rush
- Planifolius Rush
Description
Enekbatus planifolius (also called Flat-leaved Enekbatus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has long, thin stems with small, white flowers. It is found in dry, open woodlands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Enekbatus planifolius is a species of shrub that is used as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Enekbatus planifolius is white and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thick and fleshy.
Cultivation and Propagation
Enekbatus planifolius is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept at a temperature of around 18-20°C. Once germinated, the seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny position.
Where to Find Enekbatus planifolius
Enekbatus planifolius can be found in Australia.
Species in the Enekbatus genus
Enekbatus cryptandroides,
Enekbatus dualis,
Enekbatus eremaeus,
Enekbatus cristatus,
Enekbatus longistylus,
Enekbatus bounites,
Enekbatus planifolius,
Enekbatus clavifolius,
Enekbatus sessilis,
Enekbatus stowardii,
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,