Fosterella weddelliana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
weddelliana
ID:
426267
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brongn. ex Baker) L.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 7: 172 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425599
Common Names
- Fosterella weddelliana
- Weddell's Fosterella
- Weddell's Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fosterella weddelliana (also called Weddell's Fosterella, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Fosterella weddelliana is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It has a long flowering period and can attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with poor soil and can be used to stabilize slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fosterella weddelliana has small, white flowers with yellow eyes, and its seeds are small, black and glossy. Its seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fosterella weddelliana is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.
Where to Find Fosterella weddelliana
Fosterella weddelliana is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.
Fosterella weddelliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fosterella weddelliana?
Fosterella weddelliana
What is the common name of Fosterella weddelliana?
Weddell's Fosterella
What is the natural habitat of Fosterella weddelliana?
Fosterella weddelliana is found in wet grasslands, marshes, and swamps in South America.
Species in the Fosterella genus
Fosterella albicans, Fosterella aletroides, Fosterella caulescens, Fosterella chaparensis, Fosterella cotacajensis, Fosterella floridensis, Fosterella gracilis, Fosterella graminea, Fosterella hatschbachii, Fosterella heterophylla, Fosterella micrantha, Fosterella pearcei, Fosterella penduliflora, Fosterella petiolata, Fosterella rexiae, Fosterella rojasii, Fosterella rusbyi, Fosterella schidosperma, Fosterella spectabilis, Fosterella vasquezii, Fosterella villosula, Fosterella weberbaueri, Fosterella weddelliana, Fosterella windischii, Fosterella yuvinkae, Fosterella nicoliana, Fosterella batistana, Fosterella christophii, Fosterella elviragrossiae, Fosterella kroemeri, Fosterella robertreadii, Fosterella lilliputiana, Fosterella atlantica, Fosterella bodoquenensis,
Species in the Bromeliaceae family
Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,
References
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:105414-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].