Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Botanical Register - Appendix to Vols 1-23: A Sketch of the Vegetation of the Swan River Colony 1839
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619293
Common Names
- Conospermum acerosum
- Acerosum Conospermum
- Acerosum's Star Window Plant
Description
Conospermum acerosum (also called Prickly Conospermum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar and typically grows in moist, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Conospermum acerosum is an ornamental plant that is used in rock gardens. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to create a low-maintenance garden. It can also be used as a ground cover in dry areas.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Conospermum acerosum sub. hirsutum E.M.Benn.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Conospermum acerosum is white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and round.
Cultivation and Propagation
Conospermum acerosum is a small, slow-growing, perennial shrub that is native to Australia. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers full sun to partial shade and needs well-draining soil. Water when the soil is dry and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Conospermum acerosum
Conospermum acerosum is native to Australia.
Conospermum acerosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conospermum acerosum?
Conospermum acerosum
What type of plant is Conospermum acerosum?
Shrub
Where is Conospermum acerosum native to?
Australia
Species in the Conospermum genus
Conospermum acerosum,
Conospermum amoenum,
Conospermum boreale,
Conospermum brachyphyllum,
Conospermum bracteosum,
Conospermum brownii,
Conospermum burgessiorum,
Conospermum caeruleum,
Conospermum canaliculatum,
Conospermum capitatum,
Conospermum cinereum,
Conospermum coerulescens,
Conospermum crassinervium,
Conospermum croniniae,
Conospermum densiflorum,
Conospermum distichum,
Conospermum eatoniae,
Conospermum ellipticum,
Conospermum elongatum,
Conospermum ephedroides,
Conospermum ericifolium,
Conospermum filifolium,
Conospermum flexuosum,
Conospermum floribundum,
Conospermum galeatum,
Conospermum glumaceum,
Conospermum hookeri,
Conospermum huegelii,
Conospermum incurvum,
Conospermum leianthum,
Conospermum longifolium,
Conospermum microflorum,
Conospermum mitchellii,
Conospermum multispicatum,
Conospermum nervosum,
Conospermum paniculatum,
Conospermum patens,
Conospermum petiolare,
Conospermum polycephalum,
Conospermum quadripetalum,
Conospermum scaposum,
Conospermum sigmoideum,
Conospermum spectabile,
Conospermum sphacelatum,
Conospermum stoechadis,
Conospermum taxifolium,
Conospermum tenuifolium,
Conospermum teretifolium,
Conospermum toddii,
Conospermum triplinervium,
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,