Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ulicinum
ID:
505009

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1863

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504341

Common Names

  • Ulicinum Spyridium
  • Heath Spyridium
  • Bushy Spyridium

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Synonyms

  • Stenodiscus ulicinus Reissek [unknown]
  • Cryptandra ulicina Hook. [unknown]

Description

Spyridium ulicinum (also called Prickly Heath, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia, typically found in heathlands and woodlands. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in spring.

Uses & Benefits

Spyridium ulicinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and as a food source for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spyridium ulicinum has small, white flowers with yellowish-green bracts. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spyridium ulicinum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall. It is native to Australia. It has small, bright green leaves that grow in a rosette pattern. It produces small, white flowers in the summer. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Spyridium ulicinum

Spyridium ulicinum can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Spyridium ulicinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spyridium ulicinum?

Spyridium ulicinum

What is the common name of Spyridium ulicinum?

Ulicinum

Where is Spyridium ulicinum 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,

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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,