Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
biflora
ID:
1295880

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ising

Source:
tro

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. South Australia 78: 113 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295218

Common Names

  • Malacocera biflora
  • Two-flowered Malacocera
  • Two-flowered-leaf Malacocera

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Description

Malacocera biflora (also called Two-Flowered Malacocera, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 0.5m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in arid and semi-arid regions, often in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Malacocera biflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and can also be used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Malacocera biflora has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Malacocera biflora is best done through seed sowing. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be kept moist and protected from direct sunlight. Propagation can also be done through division of the clumps.

Where to Find Malacocera biflora

Malacocera biflora is native to the Mediterranean region, including Algeria, France, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Spain, and Tunisia.

Malacocera biflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malacocera biflora?

Malacocera biflora

What is the common name of Malacocera biflora?

Two-flowered Malacocera

What type of plant is Malacocera biflora?

It is a herb

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

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