Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
verbesinoides
ID:
1325920

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell. ex Benth.) Orchard

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 23: 416 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338374





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Description

Apowollastonia verbesinoides (also called Verbesin Wollaston, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Europe. It grows in dry, rocky soils and can reach a height of up to 2 m. It has small, white flowers and dark green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Apowollastonia verbesinoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Apowollastonia verbesinoides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings of this plant are thin and have a long stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Apowollastonia verbesinoides is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is widely cultivated in gardens and parks. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Apowollastonia verbesinoides

Apowollastonia verbesinoides can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Apowollastonia verbesinoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apowollastonia verbesinoides?

Apowollastonia verbesinoides

What is the common name of Apowollastonia verbesinoides?

Unknown

Where is Apowollastonia verbesinoides found?

Western Australia

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Anthony Edward Orchard (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orchard' in the authors string.