Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
thunbergii
ID:
820940

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schult.) B.Nord.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Taxon 52: 821 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000820274



Common Names

  • Wahlenbergia Thunbergii
  • Thunberg's Wahlenbergia
  • Thunberg's Wahlenbergia Plant


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Description

Wahlenbergia thunbergii (also called Thunberg's Wahlenbergia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South Africa. It is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and produces a single flower head with white ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is found in wet meadows and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Wahlenbergia thunbergii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to create hedges and borders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wahlenbergia thunbergii has white or blue flowers with yellow centres, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a white midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Wahlenbergia thunbergii: This plant is best grown in a well-drained soil, with regular watering and fertilization. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Wahlenbergia thunbergii

Wahlenbergia thunbergii is native to Japan and can be found in the mountains of central and northern Honshu.

Wahlenbergia thunbergii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wahlenbergia thunbergii?

Wahlenbergia thunbergii

What is the common name of Wahlenbergia thunbergii?

Thunberg's wahlenbergia

Where is Wahlenbergia thunbergii native to?

Central and South America

Species in the Wahlenbergia genus

Wahlenbergia krebsii, Wahlenbergia brehmeri, Wahlenbergia tibestica, Wahlenbergia thulinii, Wahlenbergia celata, Wahlenbergia orae, Wahlenbergia scopella, Wahlenbergia oxyphylla, Wahlenbergia sphaerica, Wahlenbergia songeana, Wahlenbergia silenoides, Wahlenbergia sessiliflora, Wahlenbergia serpentina, Wahlenbergia rupestris, Wahlenbergia scottii, Wahlenbergia schistacea, Wahlenbergia schlechteri, Wahlenbergia schwackeana, Wahlenbergia saxicola, Wahlenbergia subtilis, Wahlenbergia undulata, Wahlenbergia tumida, Wahlenbergia tuberosa, Wahlenbergia tsaratananae, Wahlenbergia transvaalensis, Wahlenbergia tortilis, Wahlenbergia tomentosula, Wahlenbergia stricta, Wahlenbergia squamifolia, Wahlenbergia squarrosa, Wahlenbergia stellarioides, Wahlenbergia subumbellata, Wahlenbergia subaphylla, Wahlenbergia subfusiformis, Wahlenbergia subpilosa, Wahlenbergia subrosulata, Wahlenbergia roxburghii, Wahlenbergia preissii, Wahlenbergia polytrichifolia, Wahlenbergia polyclada, Wahlenbergia polycephala, Wahlenbergia pinnata, Wahlenbergia pinifolia, Wahlenbergia pilosa, Wahlenbergia peruviana, Wahlenbergia persimilis, Wahlenbergia pauciflora, Wahlenbergia constricta, Wahlenbergia tenuis, Wahlenbergia papuana,

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-357990: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.