Status:
valid
Authors:
E.C.Nelson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Brunonia 1: 345 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519868
Common Names
- Adenanthos glabrescens
- Smooth Adenanthos
- Adenanthos Plant
Description
Adenanthos glabrescens (also called Smooth Wattle, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Western Australia. It has an erect habit and can grow up to 1.5 m tall. It has grey-green foliage and yellow flowers. It is found in rocky areas and in heathland.
Uses & Benefits
Adenanthos glabrescens is a popular ornamental plant in gardens, as it is drought tolerant and can be used for erosion control. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Adenanthos glabrescens sub. exasperatus E.C.Nelson
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Adenanthos glabrescens is a small, yellow-green, tubular flower which grows in clusters at the end of the branches. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped seedlings with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adenanthos glabrescens is a shrub native to Australia. It is easily propagated from cuttings or seed. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Adenanthos glabrescens
Adenanthos glabrescens can be found in the Stirling Range in south-western Australia.
Adenanthos glabrescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adenanthos glabrescens?
Adenanthos glabrescens
What is the common name of Adenanthos glabrescens?
Smooth adenanthos
What type of plant is Adenanthos glabrescens?
Shrub
Species in the Adenanthos genus
Adenanthos acanthophyllus,
Adenanthos apiculatus,
Adenanthos argyreus,
Adenanthos barbigerus,
Adenanthos cacomorphus,
Adenanthos cuneatus,
Adenanthos cunninghamii,
Adenanthos cygnorum,
Adenanthos detmoldii,
Adenanthos dobagii,
Adenanthos dobsonii,
Adenanthos drummondii,
Adenanthos ellipticus,
Adenanthos eyrei,
Adenanthos filifolius,
Adenanthos flavidiflorus,
Adenanthos forrestii,
Adenanthos glabrescens,
Adenanthos gracilipes,
Adenanthos ileticos,
Adenanthos intermedius,
Adenanthos intricatus,
Adenanthos labillardierei,
Adenanthos linearis,
Adenanthos macropodianus,
Adenanthos meisneri,
Adenanthos obovatus,
Adenanthos oreophilus,
Adenanthos pamelus,
Adenanthos pungens,
Adenanthos sericeus,
Adenanthos strictus,
Adenanthos teges,
Adenanthos terminalis,
Adenanthos velutinus,
Adenanthos venosus,
Species in the Proteaceae family
Acidonia microcarpa,
Adenanthos acanthophyllus,
Adenanthos apiculatus,
Adenanthos argyreus,
Adenanthos barbigerus,
Adenanthos cacomorphus,
Adenanthos cuneatus,
Adenanthos cunninghamii,
Adenanthos cygnorum,
Adenanthos detmoldii,
Adenanthos dobagii,
Adenanthos dobsonii,
Adenanthos drummondii,
Adenanthos ellipticus,
Adenanthos eyrei,
Adenanthos filifolius,
Adenanthos flavidiflorus,
Adenanthos forrestii,
Adenanthos glabrescens,
Adenanthos gracilipes,
Adenanthos ileticos,
Adenanthos intermedius,
Adenanthos intricatus,
Adenanthos labillardierei,
Adenanthos linearis,
Adenanthos macropodianus,
Adenanthos meisneri,
Adenanthos obovatus,
Adenanthos oreophilus,
Adenanthos pamelus,
Adenanthos pungens,
Adenanthos sericeus,
Adenanthos strictus,
Adenanthos teges,
Adenanthos terminalis,
Adenanthos velutinus,
Adenanthos venosus,
Agastachys odorata,
Alloxylon brachycarpum,
Alloxylon flammeum,
Alloxylon pinnatum,
Alloxylon wickhamii,
Athertonia diversifolia,
Aulax cancellata,
Aulax pallasia,
Aulax umbellata,
Austromuellera trinervia,
Austromuellera valida,
Banksia acanthopoda,
Banksia acuminata,