Mirbelia pungens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
G. Don
Source:
ildis
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist.2: 126 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188146
Common Names
- Pungent Mirbelia
- Pungent Mirbel
- Pungent Mirbelia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mirbelia pungens (also called Prickly Mirbelia, among many other common names) is a small, shrubby, perennial plant native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in grassy areas, open woodlands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mirbelia pungens is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and as a soil improver. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock, to control erosion, and as a green manure crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mirbelia pungens is a yellow-green colour, with a small, globular head of flowers. The seed is a small, brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mirbelia pungens is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.
Where to Find Mirbelia pungens
Mirbelia pungens can be found in the south-west corner of Western Australia, in the area between Perth and Albany.
Mirbelia pungens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mirbelia pungens?
Mirbelia pungens
What is the common name of Mirbelia pungens?
Prickly mirbelia
Where is Mirbelia pungens native to?
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,