Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
petraeum
ID:
505088

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rye

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 10: 298 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504420

Common Names

  • Stenanthemum petraeum
  • Petraeum Stenanthemum
  • Petraeum's Stenanthemum

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Description

Stenanthemum petraeum (also called Rocky Stenanthemum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rhamnaceae family. It is native to Australia. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stenanthemum petraeum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stenanthemum petraeum are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenanthemum petraeum is an evergreen perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Stenanthemum petraeum

Stenanthemum petraeum is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and woodlands.

Stenanthemum petraeum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenanthemum petraeum?

Stenanthemum petraeum

What is the common name of Stenanthemum petraeum?

Rock Daisy

Where is Stenanthemum petraeum native to?

South Africa

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,