Petrophile pulchella
Petrophile pulchella (Schrad. & J.C.Wendl.) R.Br.
Petrophile pulchella is a flowering plant species in the Proteaceae family, native to eastern Australia. It is known for its divided leaves with soft, needle-shaped pinnae, silky-hairy, cream-colored flowers arranged in oval heads, and similarly arranged fruit.
Description
Petrophile pulchella, known as conesticks, is a plant species in the Proteaceae family. It is found in New South Wales and Queensland. The plant features leaves with soft, needle-like pinnae, and its cream-colored flowers and fruit are both arranged in oval heads. The species was first described in 1810 by R. Br., with the original combination by Schrad. & J.C.Wendl.
Distribution
New South Wales · Queensland
Synonyms
Petrophile fucifoliaProtea pulchellaProtea fucifoliaAtylus fucifolia
