Petrophile

Conebushes
Petrophile macrostachya
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Proteales
Family: Proteaceae
Subfamily: Proteoideae
Tribe: Petrophileae
Genus: Petrophile
R.Br. ex Knight[1]
Type species
Petrophile pulchella
Species

See text

Synonyms[2]
  • Arthrostygma Steud. nom. inval., pro syn.
  • Atylus Salisb. nom. rej.
  • Petrophila R.Br. orth. var.
  • Petrophylla Cels orth. var.

Petrophile is a genus of evergreen shrubs, in the family Proteaceae. The genus is endemic to Australia. Commonly known as conebushes,[3] they typically have prickly, divided foliage and produce prominently-displayed pink, yellow or cream flowers followed by grey, conical fruits.[4]

  1. ^ "Petrophile". Australian Plant Census. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference APC was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ "Petrophile". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
  4. ^ Wrigley J.W. and Fagg M. (1979). Australian Native Plants. William Collins Publishers Sydney, Australia. ISBN 0-00-216416-7.