Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
kamolensis
ID:
1325907

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.Deg. & Sherff) Orchard

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 23: 400 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338361





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Description

Wollastonia kamolensis (also called Kamol Wollaston, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Thailand. It grows in dry, rocky soils and can reach a height of up to 2 m. It has small, white flowers and dark green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Wollastonia kamolensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wollastonia kamolensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings of this plant are thin and have a long stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wollastonia kamolensis is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is widely cultivated in gardens and parks. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Wollastonia kamolensis

Wollastonia kamolensis is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Wollastonia kamolensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wollastonia kamolensis?

Wollastonia kamolensis

What is the common name of Wollastonia kamolensis?

Unknown

Where is Wollastonia kamolensis found?

Western Australia

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

Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.
Otto Degener (1899-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Deg.' in the authors string.
Anthony Edward Orchard (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orchard' in the authors string.