Werneria melanandra - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melanandra
ID:
10798
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wedd.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 88 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010127
Common Names
- Werneria melanandra
- Silver-leaved Werneria
- Werneria argentea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Werneria melanandra (also called White Globe Thistle, White Globe-flower Thistle, and White Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 1.2 m in height and has a woody base. Its leaves are spiny and its flowers are white. It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Werneria melanandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Werneria melanandra has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Werneria melanandra is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or by sowing the seeds in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Werneria melanandra
Werneria melanandra is native to Ethiopia and can be found in the Ethiopian Highlands.
Werneria melanandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Werneria melanandra?
Werneria melanandra
What is the natural habitat of Werneria melanandra?
Werneria melanandra is found in the dry grasslands of South Africa.
What is the flower color of Werneria melanandra?
The flowers of Werneria melanandra are yellow or white.
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-109808: Based on the initial data import
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.