Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
1283855

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. & C.Stuart ex Meisn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 26: 346 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001283193

Common Names

  • Pygmaea Rice-flower
  • Pygmaea Pimelea
  • Pygmaea Rice-bush

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Description

Pimelea pygmaea (also called Dwarf Rice-flower, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 0.3 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 pygmaea is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage, and is also used in native gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pimelea pygmaea is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pimelea pygmaea 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 pygmaea

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

Pimelea pygmaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pimelea pygmaea?

Pimelea pygmaea

What is the common name of Pimelea pygmaea?

Pygmy Rice-flower

What is the natural habitat of Pimelea pygmaea?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50318654: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.
Charles Stuart (1802-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Stuart' in the authors string.