Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Species:
bleasdalei
ID:
567121

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) A.C.Sm. & J.E.Haas

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 62: 142 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566453

Common Names

  • Bleasdalea bleasdalei
  • Bleasdale's Bleasdalea
  • Bleasdalei Bleasdalea

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Synonyms

  • Adenostephanus bleasdalii (F.Muell.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Bleasdalea cupanoides F.Muell. ex Domin [unknown]
  • Euplassa bleasdalei (F.Muell.) Diels [unknown]
  • Gevuina bleasdalei (F.Muell.) Sleumer [unknown]
  • Grevillea bleasdalei F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Turrillia bleasdalei (F.Muell.) A.C.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Bleasdalea bleasdalei (also called Bleasdalea bleasdalei, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry river beds and rocky outcrops. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are grey-green in color and covered in white hairs.

Uses & Benefits

Bleasdalea bleasdalei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Bleasdalea bleasdalei is white in colour, with a yellow centre, and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bleasdalea bleasdalei is a small, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into small clumps and replanted in a moist, shady area.

Where to Find Bleasdalea bleasdalei

Bleasdalea bleasdalei is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the continent.

Bleasdalea bleasdalei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bleasdalea bleasdalei?

Bleasdalea bleasdalei

What is the common name of Bleasdalea bleasdalei?

Bleasdale's Wattle

What is the habitat of Bleasdalea bleasdalei?

It is found in Australia

Species in the Bleasdalea genus

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-2677166: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
Judith E. Haas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.E.Haas' in the authors string.