Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
cryptica
ID:
1043365

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.J.Burrows & Enright

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 49: 81 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042703

Common Names

  • Cryptic Rice-flower
  • Cryptic Pimelea
  • Cryptic Rice-bush

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Description

Pimelea cryptica (also called Cryptic Pimelea, among many other common names) is a small, shrubby plant native to Australia. It is characterized by its small, white flowers and its oval-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pimelea cryptica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pimelea cryptica has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pimelea cryptica is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate drought conditions. It is a low-maintenance plant and does not require regular fertilization.

Where to Find Pimelea cryptica

Pimelea cryptica is found in Australia.

Species in the Pimelea genus

Pimelea villosa, Pimelea traversii, Pimelea tomentosa, Pimelea microphylla, Pimelea prostrata, Pimelea poppelwellii, Pimelea longifolia, Pimelea angulata, Pimelea lyallii, Pimelea buxifolia, Pimelea gnidia, Pimelea orthia, Pimelea xenica, Pimelea carnosa, Pimelea sporadica, Pimelea eremitica, Pimelea acra, Pimelea ignota, Pimelea mesoa, Pimelea dura, Pimelea notia, Pimelea declivis, Pimelea cryptica, Pimelea nitens, Pimelea hirta, Pimelea barbata, Pimelea mimosa, Pimelea oreophila, Pimelea strigosa, Pimelea elongata, Pimelea cremnophila, Pimelea filiformis, Pimelea aquilonia, Pimelea interioris, Pimelea pagophila, Pimelea spinescens, Pimelea octophylla, Pimelea ciliolaris, Pimelea ammocharis, Pimelea physodes, Pimelea neokyrea, Pimelea rosea, Pimelea brevistyla, Pimelea calcicola, Pimelea ciliata, Pimelea rara, Pimelea lehmanniana, Pimelea pelinos, Pimelea treyvaudii, Pimelea suteri,

Species in the Thymelaeaceae family

Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100375584: Based on the initial data import
Colin James Burrows (1931-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Burrows' in the authors string.
Pat Enright: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Enright' in the authors string.