Rice flower - Pimelea (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Rice flower

There are about 150 species, including 110 in Australia and thirty six in New Zealand. Plants in the genus rice flower are herbs or small shrubs usually with leaves arranged in opposite pairs. The leaves are usually paler on the lower surface and the petiole is usually very short. The flowers are usually arranged in groups on the ends of the branches and have no petals but four petal-like sepals and two stamens. The ovary has a single ovule and the fruit is usually a nut containing a single seed.

Scientific classification

Genus

Rice flower (Pimelea)

Family

Mezereum

Order

Mallows, rock-roses, and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Images of Rice flower

Species

Prostrate rice flower Sand daphne Rosy rice flower Pimelea acra Pimelea tomentosa Pimelea buxifolia Pimelea pseudolyallii Pimelea poppelwellii Alpine rice-flower Pimelea urvilleana Pimelea concinna Pimelea sulphurea Pimelea sericeovillosa Pimelea longifolia Common riceflower

Care Guide for Rice flower

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Rice flower thrives in a moderate water regime, needing watering every 1-2 weeks. It adapts well between drought and slight humidity. To maintain health, mimic this balance, especially indoors where consistent soil moisture supports its active growth and vibrant foliage.

Propagation: Propagation methods for rice flower include seed sowing and cuttings, requiring adequate light, temperature, and well-draining soil. Use rooting hormone on cuttings, collected in summer. Maintain high humidity and indirect sunlight, and transplant carefully after rooting to mitigate root disturbance and fungal issues.

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