Patersonia babianoides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
babianoides
ID:
786477
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 6: 408 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785810
Common Names
- Patersonia babianoides
- Babianoides Patersonia
- Babianoides Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Patersonia babianoides (also called Babian-like Patersonia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Australia. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Patersonia babianoides is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Patersonia babianoides has a yellow or orange flower with four petals and a long, thin, green seed capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Patersonia babianoides is a species of flowering shrub in the family Iridaceae. It is native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Patersonia babianoides
Patersonia babianoides is native to Australia. It can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Patersonia babianoides FAQ
What are the care requirements for Patersonia babianoides?
Patersonia babianoides requires bright indirect light, regular watering, and well-draining soil.
How often should I water Patersonia babianoides?
Patersonia babianoides should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.
How much light does Patersonia babianoides need?
Patersonia babianoides needs bright indirect light.
Species in the Patersonia genus
Patersonia novoguineensis, Patersonia occidentalis, Patersonia pygmaea, Patersonia umbrosa, Patersonia rudis, Patersonia sericea, Patersonia maxwellii, Patersonia spirafolia, Patersonia argyrea, Patersonia juncea, Patersonia graminea, Patersonia babianoides, Patersonia borneensis, Patersonia limbata, Patersonia lanata, Patersonia inaequalis, Patersonia drummondii, Patersonia fragilis, Patersonia glabrata, Patersonia macrantha, Patersonia lowii, Patersonia neocaledonica, Patersonia inflexa, Patersonia philippinensis, Patersonia sumatrensis,
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-324350: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.