Phebalium squamulosum
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| Phebalium squamulosum subsp. ozothamnoides | |
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Phebalium squamulosum is a shrub or tree species which is endemic to eastern Australia. It is known by the common names scaly phebalium or forest phebalium, the latter shared with the related species Leionema ambiens.[2][3] It grows to between 1 and 7 metres in height.[3]
There are a number of recognised subspecies as follows:
- P. squamulosum subsp. alpinum (Benth.) Paul G.Wilson - Alpine Phebalium
- P. squamulosum subsp. argenteum Paul G.Wilson - Silvery Phebalium
- P. squamulosum subsp. coriaceum Paul G.Wilson
- P. squamulosum subsp. gracile Paul G.Wilson
- P. squamulosum subsp. lineare Paul G.Wilson
- P. squamulosum subsp. ozothamnoides (F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson - Mountain Phebalium
- P. squamulosum Vent. subsp. squamulosum - Forest Phebalium
- P. squamulosum subsp. verrucosum Paul G.Wilson
Cultivation
Phebalium squamulosum is cultivated as an ornamental flowering shrub. The species is frost tolerant and performs best in a well-drained, partially shaded position with a cool, moist root zone.[4]
References
- ^ "Phebalium squamulosum". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 2010-05-02.
- ^ Corrick, M.G. and Fuhrer, B.A. (2001). Wildflowers of Victoria and adjoining areas. Australia: Bloomings Books. ISBN 1-876473-14-2.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b "Phebalium squamulosum". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Retrieved 2010-05-02.
- ^ Greig, D. (1987). The Australian Gardener's Wildflower Catalogue. Australia: Angus & Robertson. ISBN 0-207-15460-0.
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