Wollastonia waimeaensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
waimeaensis
ID:
1325916
Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.St.John) Orchard
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 23: 406 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338370
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Wollastonia waimeaensis (also called Waimea Wollaston, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Hawaii. 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 waimeaensis 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 waimeaensis 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 waimeaensis 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 waimeaensis
Wollastonia waimeaensis is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Wollastonia waimeaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wollastonia waimeaensis?
Wollastonia waimeaensis
What is the common name of Wollastonia waimeaensis?
Unknown
Where is Wollastonia waimeaensis 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
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' 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:77136409-1: Based on the initial data import