Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
leptospermoides
ID:
1283840

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 7: 2 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001283178

Common Names

  • Common Rice-flower
  • Common Pimelea
  • Common Rice-bush

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Description

Pimelea leptospermoides (also called Leptospermoides Rice-flower, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. It has small, narrow leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pimelea leptospermoides is used for its wood, which is used for making furniture, and its leaves, which are used for making tea.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pimelea leptospermoides sub. bowmanni (F.Muell. ex Benth.) A.R.Bean

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pimelea leptospermoides has small white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pimelea leptospermoides is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1m. It has small, white flowers that appear in spring and summer. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pimelea leptospermoides

Pimelea leptospermoides can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Pimelea leptospermoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pimelea leptospermoides?

Pimelea leptospermoides

What is the common name of Pimelea leptospermoides?

Leptospermoides Rice-flower

What is the natural habitat of Pimelea leptospermoides?

Heathland and sand dunes

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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