Ptilotus polystachyus
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Details Top
| Internal ID | UUID644053c3bd7b0672457799 |
| Scientific name | Ptilotus polystachyus |
| Authority | F.Muell. |
| First published in | Fragm. 6: 230 (1868) |
Description Top
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The species name, polystachyus, is derived from the Greek words "poly" meaning many and "stachys" meaning spike, referring to the plant's numerous flower spikes.
Description
Ptilotus polystachyus is a small, herbaceous plant with a woody base and a height of up to 50cm. It has narrow, grey-green leaves and produces long, cylindrical flower spikes that are covered in small, pinkish-purple flowers. The flowers are arranged in a dense, feathery cluster, giving the plant its common name, Prince of Wales feather.
Uses
Ptilotus polystachyus is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping due to its unique and attractive appearance. It is also used in traditional medicine by Indigenous Australians for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Conservation
While Ptilotus polystachyus is not considered endangered, it is listed as a vulnerable species in South Australia due to habitat loss and degradation.
In summary, Ptilotus polystachyus, also known as Prince of Wales feather, is a small herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has narrow leaves and produces long, feathery flower spikes in shades of pink and purple. It
Description
Ptilotus polystachyus is a small, herbaceous plant with a woody base and a height of up to 50cm. It has narrow, grey-green leaves and produces long, cylindrical flower spikes that are covered in small, pinkish-purple flowers. The flowers are arranged in a dense, feathery cluster, giving the plant its common name, Prince of Wales feather.
Uses
Ptilotus polystachyus is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping due to its unique and attractive appearance. It is also used in traditional medicine by Indigenous Australians for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Conservation
While Ptilotus polystachyus is not considered endangered, it is listed as a vulnerable species in South Australia due to habitat loss and degradation.
In summary, Ptilotus polystachyus, also known as Prince of Wales feather, is a small herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has narrow leaves and produces long, feathery flower spikes in shades of pink and purple. It
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Trichinium polystachyum | Gaudich. | Voy. Uranie : 445 (1829) |
Germination/Propagation Top
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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
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- Extinct
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Australia
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Western Australia
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Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0001220409 |
| Tropicos | 50004337 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:61293-1 |
| The Plant List | tro-50004337 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 90139 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 400493 |
| IPNI | 61293-1 |
| iNaturalist | 511203 |
| GBIF | 7323220 |
| USDA GRIN | 414381 |
| Wikipedia | Ptilotus_polystachyus |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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| In private collections | 0 |
| In public collections | 0 |