Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obovatum
ID:
504725

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Benth.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 1: 429 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504057

Common Names

  • Obovatum Spyridium
  • Spyridium Obovatum
  • Spyridium Obovatum

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Synonyms

  • Trymalium velutinum Reissek [unknown]
  • Trymalium obovatum Reissek [unknown]
  • Pomaderris obovata Hook. [unknown]
  • Cryptandra obovata (Hook.) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Trymalium ledifolium obovatum Benth. [unknown]
  • Trymalium velutinum huegeliana Reissek [unknown]
  • Trymalium velutinum stuartiana Reissek [unknown]

Description

Spyridium obovatum (also called 'Oval-leaved Spyridium', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It grows in sandy soils in open woodland and heathland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Spyridium obovatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pains.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Spyridium obovatum are white, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spyridium obovatum is a shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Spyridium obovatum

Spyridium obovatum is native to Australia and can be found in dry eucalypt forests.

Spyridium obovatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spyridium obovatum?

Spyridium obovatum

What is the common name of Spyridium obovatum?

Mountain Rice-flower

What is the natural habitat of Spyridium obovatum?

It is found in wet sclerophyll forests and heathlands in south-eastern 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,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:718957-1: Based on the initial data import