Mirbelia balsiformis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Butcher
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia22: 77 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333589
Common Names
- Mirbelia balsiformis
- Balsiformis
- Mirbelia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mirbelia balsiformis (also called Balsiform Mirbelia, among many other common names) is a shrub in the family Fabaceae. It has yellow flowers, and is native to Australia. It grows in temperate grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Mirbelia balsiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its essential oils and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mirbelia balsiformis is white to pink in color, with a tubular shape and a hairy calyx. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mirbelia balsiformis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Mirbelia balsiformis
Mirbelia balsiformis is native to Australia.
Mirbelia balsiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mirbelia balsiformis?
Mirbelia balsiformis
What type of plant is Mirbelia balsiformis?
A shrub
Where is Mirbelia balsiformis found?
It is found in Australia
Species in the Mirbelia genus
Mirbelia dilatata, Mirbelia rhagodioides, Mirbelia stipitata, Mirbelia trichocalyx, Mirbelia platylobioides, Mirbelia granitica, Mirbelia aotoides, Mirbelia seorsifolia, Mirbelia multicaulis, Mirbelia taxifolia, Mirbelia floribunda, Mirbelia pungens, Mirbelia depressa, Mirbelia baueri, Mirbelia confertiflora, Mirbelia microphylla, Mirbelia ovata, Mirbelia longifolia, Mirbelia viminalis, Mirbelia spinosa, Mirbelia ramulosa, Mirbelia subcordata, Mirbelia rubiifolia, Mirbelia densiflora, Mirbelia balsiformis, Mirbelia corallina, Mirbelia ferricola, Mirbelia speciosa,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Ryonen Butcher (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Butcher' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77120885-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Mirbelia balsiformis R.Butcher: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.