Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spathulatum
ID:
1281378

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. ex Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 1: 430 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280716

Common Names

  • Spyridium Spathulatum
  • Spathulatum Spyridium
  • Spyridium Tree

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Description

Spyridium spathulatum (also called Spyridium, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in wet sclerophyll forests and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Spyridium spathulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spyridium spathulatum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spyridium spathulatum is a tropical shrub native to Australia. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. The soil should be well-draining and slightly acidic. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to keep the plant compact and encourage new growth.

Where to Find Spyridium spathulatum

Spyridium spathulatum is native to South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Spyridium spathulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spyridium spathulatum?

Spyridium spathulatum

What is the family of Spyridium spathulatum?

Myrtaceae

Where is Spyridium spathulatum found?

Brazil

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50309559: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.