Status:
valid
Authors:
Webb & Berthel.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries 3(2; 2): 226 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025676
Common Names
- Vieraea
- Vieraea Laevigata
- Laevigata Vieraea
Synonyms
- Buphthalmum laevigatum Brouss. ex Willd. [unknown]
Description
Vieraea laevigata (also called Smooth-Leaved Vieraea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and is evergreen. It grows in dry, rocky areas and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Vieraea laevigata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vieraea laevigata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm and a white center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white woolly covering.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vieraea laevigata is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m (6.5 ft) in height. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagate by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Vieraea laevigata
Vieraea laevigata can be found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.
Vieraea laevigata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vieraea laevigata?
Vieraea laevigata
What type of plant is Vieraea laevigata?
It is a species of palm tree.
Where is Vieraea laevigata found?
It is found in the Caribbean and Central America.
Species in the Vieraea 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,