Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
tro
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 10: 199 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107078
Common Names
- Lomatia Silaifolia
- Silaifolia Lomatia
- Silaifolia Tree
Description
Lomatia silaifolia (also called Prickly Lomatia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 2 meters tall and has a dense, rounded crown and leathery, glossy leaves. It is found in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest, often on the margins of swamps and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Lomatia silaifolia is used for ornamental purposes, as a hedge, and for its wood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lomatia silaifolia has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lomatia silaifolia is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Lomatia silaifolia
Lomatia silaifolia is native to Australia and can be found in the south-eastern part of the country.
Species in the Lomatia genus
Lomatia tinctoria,
Lomatia tasmanica,
Lomatia polymorpha,
Lomatia ilicifolia,
Lomatia hirsuta,
Lomatia fraseri,
Lomatia dentata,
Lomatia myricoides,
Lomatia arborescens,
Lomatia ferruginea,
Lomatia silaifolia,
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,