Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petrophila
ID:
1580839

Status:
valid

Authors:
Toelken

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Year:

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WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000042447

Common Names

  • Petrophila Kunzea
  • Kunzea Petrophila
  • Kunzea Kunzea

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Description

Kunzea petrophila (also called Rock Kunzea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to Australia and is found in open forests, woodlands, and heathlands. Its leaves are linear to lanceolate, and its flowers are white or pink in color.

Uses & Benefits

Kunzea petrophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Kunzea petrophila are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kunzea petrophila can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Kunzea petrophila

Kunzea petrophila can be found in Australia.

Kunzea petrophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kunzea petrophila?

Kunzea petrophila

What is the common name of Kunzea petrophila?

Rocky kunzea

What type of plant is Kunzea petrophila?

Shrub

Species in the Kunzea genus

Kunzea acuminata, Kunzea affinis, Kunzea ambigua, Kunzea baxteri, Kunzea bracteolata, Kunzea calida, Kunzea cambagei, Kunzea capitata, Kunzea ciliata, Kunzea cincinnata, Kunzea clavata, Kunzea ericifolia, Kunzea ericoides, Kunzea eriocalyx, Kunzea flavescens, Kunzea glabrescens, Kunzea graniticola, Kunzea jucunda, Kunzea micrantha, Kunzea micromera, Kunzea montana, Kunzea muelleri, Kunzea newbeyi, Kunzea obovata, Kunzea opposita, Kunzea parvifolia, Kunzea pauciflora, Kunzea peduncularis, Kunzea phylicioides, Kunzea pomifera, Kunzea praestans, Kunzea preissiana, Kunzea pulchella, Kunzea recurva, Kunzea rosea, Kunzea rostrata, Kunzea rupestris, Kunzea similis, Kunzea sinclairii, Kunzea spathulata, Kunzea squarrosa, Kunzea sulphurea, Kunzea acicularis, Kunzea strigosa, Kunzea salina, Kunzea serotina, Kunzea salterae, Kunzea toelkenii, Kunzea amathicola, Kunzea triregensis,

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,