Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcephalum
ID:
505042

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 1: 434 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504374

Common Names

  • Microcephalum Spyridium
  • Microcephalum Heath
  • Microcephalum Bushy Spyridium

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Synonyms

  • Spyridium denticuliferum Diels [unknown]
  • Cryptandra microcephala Turcz. [unknown]

Description

Spyridium microcephalum (also called Small-headed Spyridium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rhamnaceae family. It is native to the south-eastern Australia. It grows in dry sclerophyll forest, in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Spyridium microcephalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spyridium microcephalum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spyridium microcephalum is a small shrub, growing to a height of 2-3 feet. It is best grown in a sunny location and in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Spyridium microcephalum

Spyridium microcephalum is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.

Spyridium microcephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spyridium microcephalum?

Spyridium microcephalum

What is the common name of Spyridium microcephalum?

Microcephalum

Where is Spyridium microcephalum found?

Australia

Species in the Spyridium genus

Spyridium oligocephalum, Spyridium obovatum, Spyridium obcordatum, Spyridium nitidum, Spyridium scortechinii, Spyridium tridentatum, Spyridium tricolor, Spyridium thymifolium, Spyridium phylicoides, Spyridium serpyllaceum, Spyridium riparium, Spyridium ramosissimum, Spyridium ulicinum, Spyridium westringiifolium, Spyridium phlebophyllum, Spyridium bifidum, Spyridium daltonii, Spyridium cordatum, Spyridium coactilifolium, Spyridium cinereum, Spyridium burragorang, Spyridium buxifolium, Spyridium mucronatum, Spyridium montanum, Spyridium minutum, Spyridium microphyllum, Spyridium microcephalum, Spyridium halmaturinum, Spyridium gunnii, Spyridium globulosum, Spyridium glaucum, Spyridium erymnocladum, Spyridium eriocephalum, Spyridium majoranifolium, Spyridium polycephalum, Spyridium spadiceum, Spyridium subochreatum, Spyridium villosum, Spyridium spathulatum, Spyridium leucopogon, Spyridium fontis-woodii, Spyridium furculentum, Spyridium coalitum, Spyridium stenophyllum,

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

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