Mirbelia ovata
The story
In 1844, the Swiss botanist Carl Meissner formally described this unique species for the first time. His description was published in Johann Georg Christian Lehmann's botanical work, Plantae Preissianae, introducing the world to this Western Australian native with its vibrant yellow, orange, and purple flowers that bloom from August to October.
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- Family
- Fabaceae
How to use it
Mirbelia ovata can be used in landscaping due to its attractive flowers and unique growth habit. Its spreading nature makes it an excellent choice for ground cover in gardens, helping to prevent soil erosion while providing visual interest.
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Gardening tip
When planting Mirbelia ovata, ensure it is placed in well-drained soil to promote healthy growth.
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About
Mirbelia ovata is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae and is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It is a spreading or prostrate shrub that typically grows to a height of 15–60 cm (5.9–23.6 in) and many branches, covered with woolly or shaggy hairs. Its leaves are egg-shaped, less than 12 mm (0.47 in) long and sharply-pointed. The flowers are arranged in pairs or threes at the base of branches and are yellow or orange and purple and appear from August to October. It was first formally described in 1844 by Carl Meissner in Lehmann's Plantae Preissianae. The specific epithet (ovata) means "wider below the middle".
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Mirbelia ovata
- Slug
- mirbelia-ovata
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Mirbelia
- Species
- ovata
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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