Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Species:
gracilipes
ID:
520537

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.S.George

Source:
cmp

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 1: 383 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519869

Common Names

  • Adenanthos gracilipes
  • Graceful-footed Adenanthos
  • Adenanthos Plant

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Description

Adenanthos gracilipes (also called Graceful Wattle, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Western Australia. It has long, slender leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in sandy soils in heathland and shrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Adenanthos gracilipes 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenanthos gracilipes has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings are small and have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenanthos gracilipes 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 gracilipes

Adenanthos gracilipes can be found in south-western Australia, from the Stirling Range to Israelite Bay.

Adenanthos gracilipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenanthos gracilipes?

Adenanthos gracilipes

What is the common name of Adenanthos gracilipes?

Graceful adenanthos

What type of plant is Adenanthos gracilipes?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2621363: Based on the initial data import
Alex George (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.George' in the authors string.