Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.T.White) P.I.Forst.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 7: 180 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476878
Common Names
- Philotheca Queenslandica
- Queensland Philotheca
- Queensland Waxflower
Synonyms
- Eriostemon myoporoides queenslandicus (C.T.White) Paul G.Wilson [unknown]
- Eriostemon queenslandicus C.T.White [unknown]
Description
Philotheca queenslandica (also called Queensland Waxflower, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 1.5m tall. Its leaves are lance-shaped and are a glossy green color. It produces small, white flowers with pink centers in spring and summer. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Philotheca queenslandica is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is often used as a ground cover. It is also used in flower arrangements and as a filler in bouquets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Philotheca queenslandica has a yellow flower with white and pink stripes and a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, round and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Philotheca queenslandica is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Philotheca queenslandica
Philotheca queenslandica can be found in the southeastern Australia, including New South Wales and Victoria.
Philotheca queenslandica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Philotheca queenslandica?
Philotheca queenslandica
What is the common name of Philotheca queenslandica?
Queensland Philotheca
What is the natural habitat of Philotheca queenslandica?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Philotheca genus
Philotheca falcata,
Philotheca freyciana,
Philotheca glasshousiensis,
Philotheca epilosa,
Philotheca conduplicata,
Philotheca queenslandica,
Philotheca obovatifolia,
Philotheca papillata,
Philotheca myoporoides,
Philotheca acrolopha,
Philotheca angustifolia,
Philotheca apiculata,
Philotheca brevifolia,
Philotheca basistyla,
Philotheca ciliata,
Philotheca citrina,
Philotheca coateana,
Philotheca coccinea,
Philotheca cuticularis,
Philotheca cymbiformis,
Philotheca deserti,
Philotheca difformis,
Philotheca eremicola,
Philotheca ericifolia,
Philotheca gardneri,
Philotheca glabra,
Philotheca kalbarriensis,
Philotheca langei,
Philotheca linearis,
Philotheca nutans,
Philotheca pachyphylla,
Philotheca reichenbachii,
Philotheca rhomboidea,
Philotheca salsolifolia,
Philotheca sericea,
Philotheca sporadica,
Philotheca thryptomenoides,
Philotheca tomentella,
Philotheca tubiflora,
Philotheca wonganensis,
Philotheca brucei,
Philotheca buxifolia,
Philotheca hispidula,
Philotheca obovalis,
Philotheca scabra,
Philotheca trachyphylla,
Philotheca verrucosa,
Philotheca virgata,
Philotheca fitzgeraldii,
Philotheca pinoides,
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,