Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Species:
fitzgeraldii
ID:
478136

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 14: t. 1383. (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477468

Common Names

  • Pherosphaera Fitzgerladi
  • Fitzgerladi Pherosphaera
  • Fitzgerladi Tree

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Synonyms

  • Microstrobos fitzgeraldii (F.Muell.) J.Garden & L.A.S.Johnson [valid]

Description

Pherosphaera fitzgeraldii (also called Fitzgerald's Pherosphaera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has small white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pherosphaera fitzgeraldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, as a food source, and for making paper pulp.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pherosphaera fitzgeraldii has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small, with delicate green foliage.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pherosphaera fitzgeraldii is a slow-growing shrub that can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept warm and moist until germination.

Where to Find Pherosphaera fitzgeraldii

Pherosphaera fitzgeraldii can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil.

Pherosphaera fitzgeraldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pherosphaera fitzgeraldii?

Pherosphaera fitzgeraldii

What are the common names of Pherosphaera fitzgeraldii?

Fitzgerald's bromeliad, Fitzgerald's Pherosphaera

What is the natural habitat of Pherosphaera fitzgeraldii?

Tropical and subtropical forests in Brazil

Species in the Pherosphaera genus

Species in the Podocarpaceae family

Acmopyle pancheri, Acmopyle sahniana, Afrocarpus dawei, Afrocarpus falcatus, Afrocarpus gracilior, Afrocarpus mannii, Afrocarpus usambarensis, Dacrycarpus cinctus, Dacrycarpus compactus, Dacrycarpus cumingii, Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, Dacrycarpus expansus, Dacrycarpus imbricatus, Dacrycarpus kinabaluensis, Dacrycarpus steupii, Dacrycarpus vieillardii, Dacrydium suprinii, Dacrydium araucarioides, Dacrydium balansae, Dacrydium beccarii, Dacrydium comosum, Dacrydium cornwallianum, Dacrydium cupressinum, Dacrydium elatum, Dacrydium ericoides, Dacrydium gibbsiae, Dacrydium gracile, Dacrydium guillauminii, Dacrydium leptophyllum, Dacrydium lycopodioides, Dacrydium magnum, Dacrydium medium, Dacrydium nausoriense, Dacrydium nidulum, Dacrydium novoguineense, Dacrydium pectinatum, Dacrydium spathoides, Dacrydium xanthandrum, Dacrydium tenuifolium, Dacrydium vieillardii, Falcatifolium angustum, Falcatifolium falciforme, Falcatifolium gruezoi, Falcatifolium papuanum, Falcatifolium sleumeri, Falcatifolium taxoides, Falcatifolium falcatum, Halocarpus bidwillii, Halocarpus biformis, Halocarpus kirkii,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for:wfo-0000477468: Placement according to April 2023 Classification