Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevigata
ID:
681683

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 31(I): 438 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681016

Common Names

  • Smooth-Leaved Euchaetis
  • Laevigata Euchaetis
  • Smooth-Leaved Bristle-Fern

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Synonyms

  • Acmadenia assimilis Sond. [unknown]
  • Acmadenia laevigata Bartl. & H.L.Wendl. [unknown]
  • Acmadenia laevigata E.Mey. ex Harv. & Sond. [unknown]
  • Acmadenia tetragona Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]

Description

Euchaetis laevigata (also called Smooth-leaved Featherhead, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb, native to Australia. It grows up to 0.3 m tall and has small, linear leaves. It is found in grasslands, woodlands and dry sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Euchaetis laevigata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euchaetis laevigata is white to yellowish-white in color, with a tubular shape and a short, wide corolla. The seed is small and black, with a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euchaetis laevigata can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several clumps and replanted in a sunny or partially shaded location.

Where to Find Euchaetis laevigata

Euchaetis laevigata can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Euchaetis laevigata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euchaetis laevigata?

Euchaetis laevigata

What is the common name of Euchaetis laevigata?

Smooth-leaved Euchaetis

What is the natural habitat of Euchaetis laevigata?

Dry forests, scrublands, and rocky hillsides

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References