Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
subterranea
ID:
338882

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carlquist

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Austral. J. Bot. 24: 283 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000338214

Common Names

  • Alexgeorgea subterranea
  • Subterranean Alexgeorgea
  • Subterranean-leaved Alexgeorgea

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Description

Alexgeorgea subterranea (also called Subterranean 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 subterranea 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 subterranea 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alexgeorgea subterranea 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 subterranea

Alexgeorgea subterranea can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Alexgeorgea subterranea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alexgeorgea subterranea?

Alexgeorgea subterranea

What is the common name of Alexgeorgea subterranea?

Subterranean Alexgeorgea

What type of plant is Alexgeorgea subterranea?

Shrub

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-218525: Based on the initial data import
Sherwin Carlquist (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carlquist' in the authors string.