Status:
valid
Authors:
L.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1782
Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 392 (1782)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024617
Common Names
- Woolly Corymbium
- Woolly-headed Corymbium
- Fuzzy Corymbium
Description
Corymbium villosum (also called Woolly corymbium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has an erect stem, with lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is commonly found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Corymbium villosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and stomach disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Corymbium villosum has small, white, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Corymbium villosum is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub. It can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on until they are large enough to be planted out.
Where to Find Corymbium villosum
Corymbium villosum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in areas with rocky soils and dry climates.
Corymbium villosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Corymbium villosum?
Corymbium villosum
What is the common name of Corymbium villosum?
Woolly Corymb
What is the natural habitat of Corymbium villosum?
Corymbium villosum is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils
Species in the Corymbium genus
Corymbium laxum,
Corymbium theileri,
Corymbium villosum,
Corymbium elsiae,
Corymbium glabrum,
Corymbium congestum,
Corymbium africanum,
Corymbium congestum,
Corymbium enerve,
Corymbium villosum,
Corymbium cymosum,
Corymbium theileri,
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,