Wollastonia subcordata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subcordata
ID:
1325912
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) Orchard
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 23: 404 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338366
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Wollastonia subcordata (also called Subcordate Wollaston, among many other common names) is a shrub native to North America. 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 subcordata 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 subcordata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Wollastonia subcordata 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 subcordata
Wollastonia subcordata is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Wollastonia subcordata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wollastonia subcordata?
Wollastonia subcordata
What is the common name of Wollastonia subcordata?
Unknown
Where is Wollastonia subcordata found?
Western Australia
Species in the Wollastonia genus
Wollastonia elongata, Wollastonia biflora, Wollastonia serrulata, Wollastonia scabriuscula, Wollastonia glabrata, Wollastonia bryanii, Wollastonia dentata, Wollastonia fauriei, Wollastonia integrifolia, Wollastonia kamolensis, Wollastonia micrantha, Wollastonia perdita, Wollastonia populifolia, Wollastonia remyi, Wollastonia subcordata, Wollastonia tenuifolia, Wollastonia tenuis, Wollastonia venosa, Wollastonia waimeaensis, Wollastonia lavarum, Wollastonia uniflora,
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
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Anthony Edward Orchard (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orchard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77136404-1: Based on the initial data import