Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
uniflora
ID:
1409497

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Orchard

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 23: 393. 2013 [25 Jul 2013] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421962



Common Names

  • Wollastonia uniflora
  • One-flowered Wollastonia
  • Single-flowered Wollastonia


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Description

Wollastonia uniflora (also called One-flowered Wollastonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is an evergreen, perennial, mat-forming herb with short, erect, branching stems. It is native to the mountains of southern China and northern Vietnam, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Wollastonia uniflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wollastonia uniflora has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wollastonia uniflora can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5 and partial shade. It is best grown in a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade.

Where to Find Wollastonia uniflora

Wollastonia uniflora is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.

Wollastonia uniflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wollastonia uniflora?

Wollastonia uniflora

What is the common name of Wollastonia uniflora?

One-flowered clubmoss

Where is Wollastonia uniflora found?

It is found in the southeastern United States, Mexico, and Central America.

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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Anthony Edward Orchard (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orchard' in the authors string.