Malleostemon microphyllus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphyllus
ID:
1335571
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rye & Trudgen
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 27: 110 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348025
Common Names
- Malleostemon Microphyllus
- Microphyllus Malleostemon
- Malleostemon of Microphyllus
Searching for Malleostemon microphyllus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Malleostemon microphyllus (also called Small-leaved Mallee, among many other common names) is a small shrub with bright yellow flowers. It is native to Western Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including rocky hillsides and sand plains.
Uses & Benefits
Malleostemon microphyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Malleostemon microphyllus has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.
Searching for Malleostemon microphyllus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Malleostemon microphyllus is a perennial that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is frost tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. Prune the plant regularly to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Malleostemon microphyllus
Malleostemon microphyllus is native to Australia.
Malleostemon microphyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malleostemon microphyllus?
Malleostemon microphyllus
What type of plant is Malleostemon microphyllus?
Shrub
Where is Malleostemon microphyllus native to?
Australia
Species in the Malleostemon genus
Malleostemon hursthousei, Malleostemon minilyaensis, Malleostemon pedunculatus, Malleostemon peltiger, Malleostemon roseus, Malleostemon tuberculatus, Malleostemon decipiens, Malleostemon costatus, Malleostemon microphyllus, Malleostemon nephroideus, Malleostemon nerrenensis, Malleostemon pentagonus, Malleostemon pustulatus, Malleostemon uniflorus,
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
Barbara Lynette Rye (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rye' in the authors string.
Malcolm Eric Trudgen (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trudgen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77160707-1: Based on the initial data import