Patersonia spirafolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spirafolia
ID:
786455
Status:
valid
Authors:
Keighery
Source:
iplants
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 7: 137 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785788
Common Names
- Patersonia spirafolia
- Spirafolia Patersonia
- Spirafolia Patersonia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Patersonia spirafolia (also called Spira-leaved 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 spirafolia 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 spirafolia 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 spirafolia 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 spirafolia
Patersonia spirafolia is native to Australia.
Patersonia spirafolia FAQ
What are the care requirements for Patersonia spirafolia?
Patersonia spirafolia requires bright indirect light, regular watering, and well-draining soil.
How often should I water Patersonia spirafolia?
Patersonia spirafolia should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.
How much light does Patersonia spirafolia need?
Patersonia spirafolia 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-324329: Based on the initial data import
Gregory John Keighery (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keighery' in the authors string.