Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
aphyllus
ID:
685046

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 357 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684379

Common Names

  • Exocarpos Aphyllus
  • Leafless Exocarpos
  • Leafless Blueweed

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Synonyms

  • Xylophyllos aphyllus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Exocarpos leptomerioides F.Muell. ex Miq. [unknown]

Description

Exocarpos aphyllus (also called Aphyllous exocarpos, among many other common names) is a small shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Exocarpos aphyllus is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Exocarpos aphyllus has small, white, fragrant flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Exocarpos aphyllus is an evergreen shrub with small, glossy green leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Exocarpos aphyllus

Exocarpos aphyllus can be found in Australia and New Zealand.

Exocarpos aphyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Exocarpos aphyllus?

Exocarpos aphyllus

What is the common name of Exocarpos aphyllus?

Leafless exocarpos

What is the natural habitat of Exocarpos aphyllus?

Exocarpos aphyllus is native to Australia.

Species in the Santalaceae family

Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,

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