Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Uribe-Convers & Tank
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 41: 679 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348052
Common Names
- Neobartsia Diffusa
- Diffusa Neobartsia
- Neobartsia of Diffusa
Description
Neobartsia diffusa (also called Diffusa Bottlebrush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 m tall. It has a dense, rounded canopy and its bark is grey and fibrous. It is native to Western Australia and is found in heathland, shrubland and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Neobartsia diffusa is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a groundcover in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Neobartsia diffusa has yellow flowers, with the seed being a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neobartsia diffusa is a species of flowering plant in the family Orobanchaceae. It is native to Western Australia. It can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Neobartsia diffusa
Neobartsia diffusa is native to the Himalayas.
Neobartsia diffusa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neobartsia diffusa?
Neobartsia diffusa
What is the common name of Neobartsia diffusa?
Diffuse Neobartsia
What is the natural habitat of Neobartsia diffusa?
Heathlands and woodlands
Species in the Neobartsia genus
Neobartsia adenophylla,
Neobartsia alba,
Neobartsia aprica,
Neobartsia australis,
Neobartsia bartsioides,
Neobartsia camporum,
Neobartsia canescens,
Neobartsia chilensis,
Neobartsia crenata,
Neobartsia crenoloba,
Neobartsia crisafullii,
Neobartsia diffusa,
Neobartsia elachophylla,
Neobartsia elongata,
Neobartsia filiformis,
Neobartsia flava,
Neobartsia glandulifera,
Neobartsia inaequalis,
Neobartsia integrifolia,
Neobartsia jujuyensis,
Neobartsia laniflora,
Neobartsia laticrenata,
Neobartsia lydiae,
Neobartsia melampyroides,
Neobartsia mutica,
Neobartsia santolinifolia,
Neobartsia orthocarpiflora,
Neobartsia patens,
Neobartsia pauciflora,
Neobartsia pedicularoides,
Neobartsia peruviana,
Neobartsia pumila,
Neobartsia pyricarpa,
Neobartsia ramosa,
Neobartsia remota,
Neobartsia rigida,
Neobartsia sericea,
Neobartsia serrata,
Neobartsia stricta,
Neobartsia strigosa,
Neobartsia tenuis,
Neobartsia thiantha,
Neobartsia tomentosa,
Neobartsia trichophylla,
Neobartsia tricolor,
Neobartsia weberbaueri,
Neobartsia matuy,
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica,
Aeginetia mirabilis,
Aeginetia mpomii,
Aeginetia selebica,
Aeginetia sessilis,
Aeginetia sinensis,
Aeginetia flava,
Aeginetia acaulis,
Agalinis angustifolia,
Agalinis aphylla,
Agalinis aspera,
Agalinis auriculata,
Agalinis bandeirensis,
Agalinis bangii,
Agalinis brachyphylla,
Agalinis calycina,
Agalinis chaparensis,
Agalinis communis,
Agalinis decemloba,
Agalinis densiflora,
Agalinis digitalis,
Agalinis divaricata,
Agalinis edwardsiana,
Agalinis fasciculata,
Agalinis fiebrigii,
Agalinis filicaulis,
Agalinis filifolia,
Agalinis gattingeri,
Agalinis genistifolia,
Agalinis gypsophila,
Agalinis heterophylla,
Agalinis homalantha,
Agalinis humilis,
Agalinis itambensis,
Agalinis kingsii,
Agalinis lanceolata,
Agalinis laxa,
Agalinis linarioides,
Agalinis linifolia,
Agalinis maritima,
Agalinis megalantha,
Agalinis meyeniana,
Agalinis nana,
Agalinis navasotensis,
Agalinis neoscotica,
Agalinis obtusifolia,
Agalinis oligophylla,
Agalinis peduncularis,
Agalinis pennellii,
Agalinis plukenetii,
References
David C. Tank: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tank' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77160748-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].