Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Species:
patens
ID:
620047

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 20: 587 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619379

Common Names

  • Conospermum Patens
  • Smokebush
  • Climbing Smokebush

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Synonyms

  • Conospermum cucullatum Gand. [unknown]
  • Conospermum helichrysoides Gand. [unknown]

Description

Conospermum patens (also called Spreading Smokebush, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has grey-green foliage and small white flowers. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is drought and frost tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Conospermum patens is an ornamental plant that is used in rock gardens. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to create a low-maintenance garden. It can also be used as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Conospermum patens are white and bell-shaped, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Conospermum patens is a small, slow-growing, perennial shrub that is native to Australia. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers full sun to partial shade and needs well-draining soil. Water when the soil is dry and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Conospermum patens

Conospermum patens is found in Western Australia.

Conospermum patens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conospermum patens?

Conospermum patens

What is the common name of Conospermum patens?

Spreading Smokebush

What is the natural habitat of Conospermum patens?

It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in south-western Australia

Species in the Conospermum genus

Conospermum acerosum, Conospermum amoenum, Conospermum boreale, Conospermum brachyphyllum, Conospermum bracteosum, Conospermum brownii, Conospermum burgessiorum, Conospermum caeruleum, Conospermum canaliculatum, Conospermum capitatum, Conospermum cinereum, Conospermum coerulescens, Conospermum crassinervium, Conospermum croniniae, Conospermum densiflorum, Conospermum distichum, Conospermum eatoniae, Conospermum ellipticum, Conospermum elongatum, Conospermum ephedroides, Conospermum ericifolium, Conospermum filifolium, Conospermum flexuosum, Conospermum floribundum, Conospermum galeatum, Conospermum glumaceum, Conospermum hookeri, Conospermum huegelii, Conospermum incurvum, Conospermum leianthum, Conospermum longifolium, Conospermum microflorum, Conospermum mitchellii, Conospermum multispicatum, Conospermum nervosum, Conospermum paniculatum, Conospermum patens, Conospermum petiolare, Conospermum polycephalum, Conospermum quadripetalum, Conospermum scaposum, Conospermum sigmoideum, Conospermum spectabile, Conospermum sphacelatum, Conospermum stoechadis, Conospermum taxifolium, Conospermum tenuifolium, Conospermum teretifolium, Conospermum toddii, Conospermum triplinervium,

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,