Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
476278

Status:
valid

Authors:
Colenso

Source:
cmp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 22: 484 (1889 publ. 1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475610

Common Names

  • Pimelea microphylla
  • Small-Leaved Pimelea
  • Pimelea Small-Leaved

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Synonyms

  • Pimelea polycephala Colenso [unknown]
  • Pimelea laevigata alpina Cheeseman [unknown]
  • Pimelea prostrata alpina (Cheeseman) Allan [unknown]

Description

Pimelea microphylla (also called small-leaved pimelea, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Thymelaeaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with opposite leaves that are lanceolate to ovate in shape. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of 1,000-2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Pimelea microphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pimelea microphylla is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pimelea microphylla is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers full sun to partial shade. It requires well-drained soil and regular watering. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Pimelea microphylla

Pimelea microphylla is native to Australia and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Pimelea microphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pimelea microphylla?

Pimelea microphylla

What is the common name of Pimelea microphylla?

Small-leaved Rice-flower

What is the natural habitat of Pimelea microphylla?

Dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands

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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