Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) L.A.S.Johnson & B.G.Briggs
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Telopea 2: 781 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000338213
Common Names
- Alexgeorgea nitens
- Shiny Alexgeorgea
- Shiny-leaved Alexgeorgea
Synonyms
- Alexgeorgea arenicola Carlquist [unknown]
- Restio nitens Nees [unknown]
Description
Alexgeorgea nitens (also called Shining Alexgeorgea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant that is native to Australia. It is an evergreen shrub with long, narrow leaves that are green in color. It produces small, white flowers in the summer. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Alexgeorgea nitens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make perfumes and essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alexgeorgea nitens has a white flower with yellow petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alexgeorgea nitens can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Where to Find Alexgeorgea nitens
Alexgeorgea nitens can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Alexgeorgea nitens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alexgeorgea nitens?
Alexgeorgea nitens
What is the common name of Alexgeorgea nitens?
Shiny Alexgeorgea
What type of plant is Alexgeorgea nitens?
Shrub
Species in the Alexgeorgea genus
Species in the Restionaceae family
Alexgeorgea ganopoda,
Alexgeorgea nitens,
Alexgeorgea subterranea,
Anarthria gracilis,
Anarthria humilis,
Anarthria laevis,
Anarthria polyphylla,
Anarthria prolifera,
Anarthria scabra,
Anthochortus capensis,
Anthochortus crinalis,
Anthochortus ecklonii,
Anthochortus graminifolius,
Anthochortus insignis,
Anthochortus laxiflorus,
Anthochortus singularis,
Aphelia brizula,
Aphelia cyperoides,
Aphelia drummondii,
Aphelia gracilis,
Aphelia nutans,
Aphelia pumilio,
Apodasmia brownii,
Apodasmia chilensis,
Apodasmia similis,
Apodasmia ceramophila,
Askidiosperma alboaristatum,
Askidiosperma alticola,
Askidiosperma andreaeanum,
Askidiosperma capitatum,
Askidiosperma chartaceum,
Askidiosperma delicatulum,
Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae,
Askidiosperma insigne,
Askidiosperma longiflorum,
Askidiosperma nitidum,
Askidiosperma paniculatum,
Askidiosperma rugosum,
Askidiosperma alticolum,
Baloskion australe,
Baloskion fimbriatum,
Baloskion gracile,
Baloskion longipes,
Baloskion pallens,
Baloskion stenocoleum,
Baloskion tenuiculme,
Baloskion tetraphyllum,
Calorophus elongatus,
Calorophus erostris,
Cannomois aristata,