Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
pagophila
ID:
1282867

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rye

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 18: 324 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001282205

Common Names

  • Pimelea pagophila
  • Pimelea
  • Pagophila

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Description

Pimelea pagophila (also called 'Silver Rice-flower', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It grows to a height of up to 1.5 m and has small, white flowers that appear in spring and summer. It is found in dry sclerophyll forest, woodland and heathland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pimelea pagophila is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pimelea pagophila has small white flowers, with four petals and eight stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pimelea pagophila is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Pimelea pagophila

Pimelea pagophila is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, from Mexico to Argentina.

Pimelea pagophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pimelea pagophila?

Pimelea pagophila

What is the natural habitat of Pimelea pagophila?

It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

What are the common uses of Pimelea pagophila?

It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower

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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