Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) Hilliard & B.L.Burtt
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 82(3): 210 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138473
Common Names
- Vellereophyton
- Vellereophyton Moss
- Vellereophyton dealbatum
Description
Vellereophyton dealbatum (also called 'White-flowered Vellereophyton', 'White-flowered Vellereophyton', 'White-flowered Vellereophyton', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has a rounded, compact habit and grows up to 1.2 m tall. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Vellereophyton dealbatum is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. It is also used in landscaping and gardens as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vellereophyton dealbatum is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vellereophyton dealbatum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Vellereophyton dealbatum
Vellereophyton dealbatum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Vellereophyton dealbatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vellereophyton dealbatum?
Vellereophyton dealbatum
What is the common name of Vellereophyton dealbatum?
Dealbatum vellereophyton
What is the natural habitat of Vellereophyton dealbatum?
Grassy areas, meadows, and pastures
Species in the Vellereophyton genus
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,