Status:
valid
Authors:
E.M.Benn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 16: 486 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619398
Common Names
- Smoke Bush
- Smokebush
- Smokey Bush
Description
Conospermum spectabile (also called Showy Smokebush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the family Proteaceae. It is native to Australia, where it is found in a range of habitats, from coastal heaths to dry inland woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Conospermum spectabile 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Conospermum spectabile is white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and round.
Cultivation and Propagation
Conospermum spectabile is a small shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and should be about 10 cm long. They should be placed in a pot of moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sheltered position. The cuttings should be watered regularly and should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Conospermum spectabile
Conospermum spectabile is found in Western Australia.
Conospermum spectabile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conospermum spectabile?
Conospermum spectabile
What is the common name of Conospermum spectabile?
Showy Smokebush
What is the natural habitat of Conospermum spectabile?
It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in south-western 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,