Patersonia graminea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graminea
ID:
786475
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 6: 408 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785808
Common Names
- Patersonia graminea
- Graminea Patersonia
- Graminea Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Patersonia graminea (also called Grass-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 graminea is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Patersonia graminea is yellow, with three petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have narrow, linear leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Patersonia graminea 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 graminea
Patersonia graminea is native to Australia. It can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Patersonia graminea FAQ
What are the care requirements for Patersonia graminea?
Patersonia graminea requires bright indirect light, regular watering, and well-draining soil.
How often should I water Patersonia graminea?
Patersonia graminea should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.
How much light does Patersonia graminea need?
Patersonia graminea 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-324349: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.