Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
divaricatum
ID:
505008

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Rye

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 10: 284 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504340

Common Names

  • Divaricate Stenanthemum
  • Twin-Leaf Stenanthemum
  • Two-Leaf Stenanthemum

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Synonyms

  • Spyridium divaricatum Benth. [unknown]
  • Cryptandra divaricata F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Stenanthemum divaricatum (also called Divaricate Stenanthemum, 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

Stenanthemum divaricatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stenanthemum divaricatum 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

Stenanthemum divaricatum is a perennial, evergreen herb that grows up to 1 foot tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region. 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 Stenanthemum divaricatum

Stenanthemum divaricatum can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Stenanthemum divaricatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenanthemum divaricatum?

Stenanthemum divaricatum

What is the common name of Stenanthemum divaricatum?

Divaricate Stenanthemum

What is the natural habitat of Stenanthemum divaricatum?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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.
Barbara Lynette Rye (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rye' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:991328-1: Based on the initial data import