Vittadinia constricta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
constricta
ID:
17249
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.T.Burb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Brunonia 5(1): 33 (1982) (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016578
Common Names
- Vittadinia constricta
- Narrow-leaf Vittadinia
- Narrow-leafed Vittadinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vittadinia constricta (also called Bluebells, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to Australia and can be found in grasslands, woodlands and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Vittadinia constricta is used as a medicinal plant to treat stomach ache, fever, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vittadinia constricta has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a hairy calyx. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vittadinia constricta is a perennial herb native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or division. Sow seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location in spring or fall. Thin seedlings to 12-18 inches apart. Divide clumps in spring or fall every 3-4 years to maintain vigor. Alternatively, take root cuttings in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Vittadinia constricta
Vittadinia constricta can be found in the temperate regions of Australia, including parts of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.
Vittadinia constricta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vittadinia constricta?
Vittadinia constricta
What is the common name of Vittadinia constricta?
Narrow-leaved Vittadinia
What is the natural habitat of Vittadinia constricta?
Vittadinia constricta is found in dry, rocky areas of Australia.
Species in the Vittadinia genus
Vittadinia hispidula, Vittadinia constricta, Vittadinia cervicularis, Vittadinia australis, Vittadinia eremaea, Vittadinia australis, Vittadinia condyloides, Vittadinia megacephala, Vittadinia dissecta, Vittadinia simulans, Vittadinia gracilis, Vittadinia nullarborensis, Vittadinia tenuissima, Vittadinia humerata, Vittadinia pterochaeta, Vittadinia decora, Vittadinia pustulata, Vittadinia muelleri, Vittadinia scabra, Vittadinia australasica, Vittadinia sulcata, Vittadinia blackii, Vittadinia australasicus, Vittadinia spathulata, Vittadinia cuneata, Vittadinia burbidgeae,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-116043: Based on the initial data import
Nancy Tyson Burbidge (1912-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.T.Burb.' in the authors string.