Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
traversii
ID:
476256

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. 1: 243 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475588

Common Names

  • Pimelea traversii
  • Travers' Pimelea
  • Pimelea Travers

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Synonyms

  • Banksia traversii (Hook.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pimelea traversii traversii [unknown]

Description

Pimelea traversii (also called Travers' 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 traversii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pimelea traversii sub. boreus C.J.Burrows
Pimelea traversii sub. exedra C.J.Burrows

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pimelea traversii has small, white flowers with black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pimelea traversii is a perennial herb that is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in the fall in a cold frame or in the garden.

Where to Find Pimelea traversii

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

Pimelea traversii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pimelea traversii?

Pimelea traversii

What is the common name of Pimelea traversii?

Travers' Rice-flower

What is the natural habitat of Pimelea traversii?

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,

References