Status:
valid
Authors:
(Paul G.Wilson) Paul G.Wilson
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 12: 254 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263476
Common Names
- Rhomboidea Philotheca
- Rhomboidea Waxflower
- Rhomboidea
Description
Philotheca rhomboidea (also called Common Waxflower, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has white, pink, or purple flowers and grows in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, heaths, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Philotheca rhomboidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat skin and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Philotheca rhomboidea has white or pale pink flowers, with five petals and long stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and pale green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Philotheca rhomboidea can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer.
Where to Find Philotheca rhomboidea
Philotheca rhomboidea is native to Australia and can be found in the south-west of the country.
Philotheca rhomboidea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Philotheca rhomboidea?
Philotheca rhomboidea
What are the common names of Philotheca rhomboidea?
Diamond-leaved Wax-flower
What is the natural habitat of Philotheca rhomboidea?
Dry sclerophyll forest and heathland
Species in the Philotheca genus
Philotheca falcata,
Philotheca freyciana,
Philotheca glasshousiensis,
Philotheca epilosa,
Philotheca conduplicata,
Philotheca queenslandica,
Philotheca obovatifolia,
Philotheca papillata,
Philotheca myoporoides,
Philotheca acrolopha,
Philotheca angustifolia,
Philotheca apiculata,
Philotheca brevifolia,
Philotheca basistyla,
Philotheca ciliata,
Philotheca citrina,
Philotheca coateana,
Philotheca coccinea,
Philotheca cuticularis,
Philotheca cymbiformis,
Philotheca deserti,
Philotheca difformis,
Philotheca eremicola,
Philotheca ericifolia,
Philotheca gardneri,
Philotheca glabra,
Philotheca kalbarriensis,
Philotheca langei,
Philotheca linearis,
Philotheca nutans,
Philotheca pachyphylla,
Philotheca reichenbachii,
Philotheca rhomboidea,
Philotheca salsolifolia,
Philotheca sericea,
Philotheca sporadica,
Philotheca thryptomenoides,
Philotheca tomentella,
Philotheca tubiflora,
Philotheca wonganensis,
Philotheca brucei,
Philotheca buxifolia,
Philotheca hispidula,
Philotheca obovalis,
Philotheca scabra,
Philotheca trachyphylla,
Philotheca verrucosa,
Philotheca virgata,
Philotheca fitzgeraldii,
Philotheca pinoides,
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,