Phebalium filifolium

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Eriostemon filifolius

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic placement identifies it as a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales. Finally, it is situated within the family Rutaceae and falls under the genus Phebalium.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Persoonia filifolia (formerly Phebalium filifolium), has a very specific and limited natural range. Its geographical distribution is confined entirely to the continent of Australia. Within this continent, the species is found exclusively in the state of Western Australia. This localized presence suggests that the plant is adapted to the specific environmental conditions found in that particular region. Consequently, conservation efforts must focus on protecting the unique habitats located within Western Australia to ensure its survival.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Phebalium filifolium is characterized by its growth form as a woody shrub that functions as a self-supporting plant rather than a climber. It is an independent species that does not exhibit parasitic behavior. The plant displays a versatile habitat range, capable of existing in aquatic, semiaquatic, or terrestrial environments. In terms of stature, it maintains a relatively modest height, typically ranging from a minimum of 0.3 m to a maximum of 1.5 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

1.5 m

Plant height min:

0.3 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Phebalium filifolium has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Coumarins, Xanthoxylin.

Coumarins

1. Journal of natural products

Xanthoxylin

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Phebalium filifolium has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aerial parts.

Aerial parts

1. Journal of natural products