Werneria heteroloba - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heteroloba
ID:
43738
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wedd.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 88 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043067
Common Names
- Werneria heteroloba
- Heteroloba Werneria
- Heteroloba False Sowthistle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Werneria heteroloba (also called Variable-lobed Werneria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and produces small white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Werneria heteroloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, stomach ache and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Werneria heteroloba for. microcephala Rockh.Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Werneria heteroloba is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Werneria heteroloba is a perennial shrub 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 can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Werneria heteroloba
Werneria heteroloba is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Werneria heteroloba FAQ
What type of plant is Werneria heteroloba?
Werneria heteroloba is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.
Where is Werneria heteroloba found?
Werneria heteroloba is native to South America, specifically in Brazil and Argentina.
What is the growth habit of Werneria heteroloba?
Werneria heteroloba is an evergreen shrub that typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.
Species in the Werneria genus
Werneria glaberrima, Werneria nubigena, Werneria orbignyana, Werneria apiculata, Werneria obtusiloba, Werneria villosa, Werneria pumila, Werneria melanandra, Werneria cochlearis, Werneria caespitosa, Werneria macbridei, Werneria pygmaea, Werneria heteroloba, Werneria staticifolia, Werneria weberbaueriana, Werneria solivifolia, Werneria aretioides, Werneria carnulosa, Werneria pectinata, Werneria spathulata, Werneria graminifolia,
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-141662: Based on the initial data import
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.