Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fruticulosus
ID:
1248789

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 4, 12: 1097 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248127

Common Names

  • Hybanthus fruticulosus
  • Fruticulosus Hybanthus
  • Fruticulosus

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Description

Hybanthus fruticulosus (also called shrubby violet, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Australia. It has small, heart-shaped leaves and purple flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hybanthus fruticulosus is used for its medicinal properties and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a source of fuel and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hybanthus fruticulosus has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hybanthus fruticulosus is a shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Hybanthus fruticulosus

Hybanthus fruticulosus can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.

Species in the Hybanthus genus

Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus, Hybanthus peninsularis, Hybanthus puberulus, Hybanthus pumilio, Hybanthus racemiferus, Hybanthus serrulatus, Hybanthus urbanianus, Hybanthus vatsavayae, Hybanthus vernonii, Hybanthus verticillatus, Hybanthus volubilis, Hybanthus yucatanensis, Hybanthus nanus, Hybanthus lehmannii, Hybanthus lineatus, Hybanthus melchiorianus, Hybanthus decaryanus, Hybanthus danguyanus, Hybanthus concolor, Hybanthus thiemei, Hybanthus capensis, Hybanthus chiapensis, Hybanthus proctori, Hybanthus guanacastensis, Hybanthus tenuifolius, Hybanthus longipes, Hybanthus rosei, Hybanthus purpusii, Hybanthus denticulatus, Hybanthus salacioides, Hybanthus glaucus, Hybanthus procumbens, Hybanthus biacuminatus,

Species in the Violaceae family

Agatea lecointei, Agatea longipedicellata, Agatea macrobotrys, Agatea pancheri, Agatea rufotomentosa, Agatea schlechteri, Agatea veillonii, Agatea violaris, Allexis batangae, Allexis cauliflora, Allexis obanensis, Allexis zygomorpha, Amphirrhox grandifolia, Amphirrhox longifolia, Anchietea exalata, Anchietea frangulifolia, Anchietea peruviana, Anchietea pyrifolia, Anchietea raimondii, Anchietea selloviana, Anchietea suma, Anchietea ferrucciae, Anchietea ballardii, Calyptrion arboreum, Calyptrion carthagenense, Calyptrion pubescens, Calyptrion volubile, Decorsella paradoxa, Fusispermum laxiflorum, Fusispermum minutiflorum, Fusispermum rubrolignosum, Hybanthopsis bahiensis, Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus,

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