Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
sericeovillosa
ID:
1282893

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. 1: 245 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001282231

Common Names

  • Silky Rice-flower
  • Silky Rice-bush
  • Silky Rice-bush Daisy

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Description

Pimelea sericeovillosa (also called 'Silky-leaved Pimelea', among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers that appear in spring. This plant is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pimelea sericeovillosa 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pimelea sericeovillosa sub. pulvinaris (C.J.Burrows) C.J.Burrows
Pimelea sericeovillosa sub. alta C.J.Burrows

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pimelea sericeovillosa has white, star-shaped flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pimelea sericeovillosa is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It is easily propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by taking cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Pimelea sericeovillosa

Pimelea sericeovillosa is found in the temperate forests of Australia.

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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