Conospermum ephedroides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ephedroides
ID:
620001
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kippist ex Meisn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 7: 70 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619333
Common Names
- Conospermum ephedroides
- Ephedra-Like Smokebush
- Ephedra-Like Conospermum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Conospermum ephedroides (also called Ephedra-Like 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 ephedroides 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 flowers of Conospermum ephedroides are white and bell-shaped, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Conospermum ephedroides 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 ephedroides
Conospermum ephedroides is found in Western Australia.
Conospermum ephedroides FAQ
What is the common name of Conospermum ephedroides?
Ephedra-like Smokebush
What is the growth habit of Conospermum ephedroides?
It is an evergreen shrub that typically grows to 3-4' tall and as wide.
What is the soil type of Conospermum ephedroides?
It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun to part shade.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2735476: Based on the initial data import
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.
Richard Kippist (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kippist' in the authors string.