Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
villosula
ID:
1221085

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell. & Tate) J.M.Black

Source:
tro

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Austral. : 250 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001220423



Common Names

  • Menkea villosula
  • Villosula Menkea
  • Villosula False-heather


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Description

Menkea villosula (also called Hairy Menkea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has a slender stem with a few branches and grows to a height of about 0.5 m. It has ovate leaves with serrated margins and small pink flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Menkea villosula is used as an ornamental plant and for soil conservation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Menkea villosula is a yellow, five-petaled flower with a dark center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Menkea villosula is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Menkea villosula

Menkea villosula is found in the western United States and Canada.

Menkea villosula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Menkea villosula?

Menkea villosula

What is the common name of Menkea villosula?

Hairy Menkea

What is the natural habitat of Menkea villosula?

Dry scrubland, grasslands, and open woodlands

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50004384: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
John McConnell Black (1855-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Black' in the authors string.
Ralph Tate (1840-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tate' in the authors string.