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Phylica (Phylica)
It contains about 150 species, the majority of which are restricted to South Africa, where they form part of the fynbos. A few species occur in other parts of southern Africa, and on islands including Madagascar, the Mascarene Islands, Île Amsterdam, Saint Helena, Tristan da Cunha, and Gough Island. 
Lifespan
Perennial
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Attributes of Phylica
Leaf type
Evergreen
Scientific Classification of Phylica
Distribution of Phylica
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Distribution Map of Phylica
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Phylica
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Phylica requires bright, indirect light and well-draining soil, preferring a mild to warm climate. Regular watering, allowing the soil to dry slightly between, is key. Common challenges include root rot from overwatering and pests such as aphids. Seasonally, phylica may need protection from extreme temperatures, with reduced watering in winter and vigilant pest check during warm months.
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8 most common species：
Featherhead
Phylica pubescens is a popular flower in bouquets, flower arrangements, and particularly in the dried flower trade. The flowers have a mild cinnamon aroma, but the showy, golden-yellow bracts are the most popular feature of Phylica pubescens.
Phylica paniculata
Phylica paniculata features small, greenish-yellow flowers grouped in dense clusters. This resilient perennial shrub is adapted to its native fynbos habitat, with narrow leaves that minimize water loss. Its hardy nature allows it to thrive in poor soils, often characterized by its distinctive woody stems and the subtle, feathery texture of its foliage.
Phylica dioica
Phylica dioica is a perennial shrub with a bushy growth habit, thriving in open, rocky environments. It features small, leathery leaves and dioecious flowers, implying separate male and female plants, which are significant for reproductive identification. Phylica dioica's berries attract wildlife and aid in seed dispersal, essential for the plant's lifecycle and the balance of its native ecosystem.
Box hardleaf
Box hardleaf is an evergreen shrub with dense, box-like foliage, resembling the popular boxwood. Its small, leathery leaves, arrayed in a tight, orderly fashion along the stems, offer a resilient defense against harsh, windy conditions typical of its native habitat. Tiny yellow flowers bloom subtly, lending a gentle contrast to the deep green canvas.
Phylica nigromontana
Phylica nigromontana is a hardy shrub native to rugged montane environs, characterized by leathery, dark green leaves that form dense foliage. Its modest flowers, often inconspicuous amidst the thick leaves, serve as an adaptation to its stark habitat. The plant's robust nature and compact growth habit are evolutionary responses to resist harsh winds and poor soil conditions prevalent in its high-altitude home.
Phylica litoralis
Phylica litoralis is a resilient coastal shrub typical to sandy dunes. Its glossy, evergreen leaves and dense, rounded habit protect it from desiccating winds and high salinity. Small, clustered flowers with a subtle fragrance attract pollinators, contributing to its survival in challenging seaside ecosystems. The plant's robust nature offers shelter and helps prevent soil erosion, playing a vital role along shorelines.
Phylica imberbis
Phylica imberbis is a resilient shrub distinguished by its smooth, hairless branches and leaves that adapt to its arid native habitat. The evergreen foliage of phylica imberbis, with its leathery texture, maximizes water retention, while small yellow flowers bloom, adding a subtle splash of color. Its compact form and ability to thrive in challenging conditions make phylica imberbis emblematic of rugged beauty.
Phylica willdenowiana
Phylica willdenowiana is a resilient evergreen shrub known for its glossy, small green leaves that form a dense, rounded mound. Its ability to thrive in rocky, well-drained soils highlights a strong adaptation to rugged habitats. In spring, phylica willdenowiana charms with clusters of inconspicuous flowers, which transform into striking orange berries, adding a splash of color to its native landscape.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Phylica
Phylica
It contains about 150 species, the majority of which are restricted to South Africa, where they form part of the fynbos. A few species occur in other parts of southern Africa, and on islands including Madagascar, the Mascarene Islands, Île Amsterdam, Saint Helena, Tristan da Cunha, and Gough Island.
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Phylica
Feedback
Attributes of Phylica
Leaf type
Evergreen
Scientific Classification of Phylica
Distribution of Phylica
Feedback
Distribution Map of Phylica
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Phylica
Feedback
Phylica requires bright, indirect light and well-draining soil, preferring a mild to warm climate. Regular watering, allowing the soil to dry slightly between, is key. Common challenges include root rot from overwatering and pests such as aphids. Seasonally, phylica may need protection from extreme temperatures, with reduced watering in winter and vigilant pest check during warm months.
Exploring the Phylica Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Featherhead
Phylica pubescens is a popular flower in bouquets, flower arrangements, and particularly in the dried flower trade. The flowers have a mild cinnamon aroma, but the showy, golden-yellow bracts are the most popular feature of Phylica pubescens.
Phylica paniculata
Phylica paniculata features small, greenish-yellow flowers grouped in dense clusters. This resilient perennial shrub is adapted to its native fynbos habitat, with narrow leaves that minimize water loss. Its hardy nature allows it to thrive in poor soils, often characterized by its distinctive woody stems and the subtle, feathery texture of its foliage.
Phylica dioica
Phylica dioica is a perennial shrub with a bushy growth habit, thriving in open, rocky environments. It features small, leathery leaves and dioecious flowers, implying separate male and female plants, which are significant for reproductive identification. Phylica dioica's berries attract wildlife and aid in seed dispersal, essential for the plant's lifecycle and the balance of its native ecosystem.
Box hardleaf
Box hardleaf is an evergreen shrub with dense, box-like foliage, resembling the popular boxwood. Its small, leathery leaves, arrayed in a tight, orderly fashion along the stems, offer a resilient defense against harsh, windy conditions typical of its native habitat. Tiny yellow flowers bloom subtly, lending a gentle contrast to the deep green canvas.
Show More Species
More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
Nearly 5 years of research
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