Status:
valid
Authors:
E.M.Benn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 16: 484 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619314
Common Names
- Cinereum Conospermum
- Cinereum Daisy Bush
- Cinereum Daisy
Description
Conospermum cinereum (also called Grey Smokebush, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has grey-green foliage and small white flowers. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is drought and frost tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Conospermum cinereum is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and floral arrangements. It has a pleasant fragrance and is known for its attractive white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Conospermum cinereum is white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and round.
Cultivation and Propagation
Conospermum cinereum is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to maintain a desired shape. It is also frost tolerant.
Where to Find Conospermum cinereum
Conospermum cinereum is native to Australia.
Conospermum cinereum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conospermum cinereum?
Conospermum cinereum
What is the natural habitat of Conospermum cinereum?
It is native to Western Australia.
What are the uses of Conospermum cinereum?
It is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
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,