Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
drupacea
ID:
1283336

Status:
valid

Authors:
Labill.

Source:
tro

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Nov. Holl. Pl. 1: 10, t. 7 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001282674

Common Names

  • Drupacea Pimelea
  • Pimelea Drupacea
  • Drupacea Pimelea

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Description

Pimelea drupacea (also called Cherry Rice-flower, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has narrow, grey-green leaves and white to pink-purple flowers. It grows in open forests, woodlands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pimelea drupacea is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and for its timber, which is used in construction and furniture-making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pimelea drupacea has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip and a drupe-like midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pimelea drupacea is a shrub that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Pimelea drupacea

Pimelea drupacea is native to Australia and can be found in the Eucalypt Woodlands biome.

Pimelea drupacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pimelea drupacea?

Pimelea drupacea

What is the family of Pimelea drupacea?

Thymelaeaceae

What is the habitat of Pimelea drupacea?

Tropical rainforests

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,

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