Isopogon formosus

Isopogon formosus

taxobox
name = Isopogon formosus


regnum = Plantae
unranked_divisio = Angiosperms
unranked_classis = Eudicots
ordo = Proteales
familia = Proteaceae
genus = "Isopogon"
species = "I. formosus"
binomial = "Isopogon formosus"
binomial_authority = R.Br.|

"Isopogon formosus" or Rose Cone Flower is a shrub that is endemic to areas near Albany and Esperance in Western Australia. In occurs naturally in heathland and woodland areas.

Its has an erect or bushy form and is usually between 1.5 and 2 metres high. The pink flowers appear from mid winter to early summer. Rounded "drumsticks" containing the seeds appear later, formed from the old flower parts.The plants leaves are divided, narrow, terete and about 5cm long.

Cultivation

"Isopogon formosus" requires excellent drainage and full sun. It will not tolerate long periods of dryness or heavy frost.

External links

* [http://www.anbg.gov.au/gnp/interns-2004/isopogon-formosus.html Australian National Botanic Gardens: "Isopogon formosus"]

*FloraBase|name="Isopogon formosus"|id=16880


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