Wurmbea graniticola - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graniticola
ID:
752567
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.D.Macfarl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 5: 407 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751900
Common Names
- Wurmbea graniticola
- Granite Wurmbea
- Granite Rock Wurmbea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Wurmbea graniticola (also called Granite Wurmbea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant found in the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil. It has a short stem and long, narrow leaves that are usually green in color. It grows in dry, rocky soils and can be found in open areas, such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Wurmbea graniticola is a popular ornamental plant and is used for landscaping purposes. It is also known to attract birds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wurmbea graniticola has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black, and rounded. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Wurmbea graniticola is a perennial herb native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is a low-maintenance plant and requires minimal care.
Where to Find Wurmbea graniticola
Wurmbea graniticola is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
Wurmbea graniticola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wurmbea graniticola?
Wurmbea graniticola
What is the common name of Wurmbea graniticola?
Graniticola Wurmbea
What is the natural habitat of Wurmbea graniticola?
Dry, rocky areas in South Africa
Species in the Wurmbea genus
Wurmbea densiflora, Wurmbea capensis, Wurmbea burttii, Wurmbea uniflora, Wurmbea saccata, Wurmbea biglandulosa, Wurmbea monantha, Wurmbea stellata, Wurmbea elatior, Wurmbea minima, Wurmbea kraussii, Wurmbea elongata, Wurmbea drummondii, Wurmbea dioica, Wurmbea compacta, Wurmbea centralis, Wurmbea decumbens, Wurmbea angustifolia, Wurmbea tenuis, Wurmbea tubulosa, Wurmbea odorata, Wurmbea inframediana, Wurmbea dilatata, Wurmbea deserticola, Wurmbea sinora, Wurmbea cernua, Wurmbea graniticola, Wurmbea marginata, Wurmbea tenella, Wurmbea murchisoniana, Wurmbea monopetala, Wurmbea variabilis, Wurmbea robusta, Wurmbea recurva, Wurmbea hiemalis, Wurmbea dolichantha, Wurmbea latifolia, Wurmbea calcicola, Wurmbea pusilla, Wurmbea inusta, Wurmbea pygmaea, Wurmbea spicata, Wurmbea australis, Wurmbea citrina, Wurmbea glassii, Wurmbea nilpinna, Wurmbea punctata, Wurmbea stricta, Wurmbea inflata, Wurmbea fluviatilis,
Species in the Colchicaceae family
Baeometra uniflora, Baeometra uniflora, Burchardia bairdiae, Burchardia congesta, Burchardia monantha, Burchardia multiflora, Burchardia rosea, Burchardia umbellata, Camptorrhiza indica, Camptorrhiza strumosa, Colchicum alpinum, Colchicum antilibanoticum, Colchicum arenarium, Colchicum arenasii, Colchicum asteranthum, Colchicum atticum, Colchicum autumnale, Colchicum balansae, Colchicum baytopiorum, Colchicum bivonae, Colchicum boissieri, Colchicum bulbocodium, Colchicum burttii, Colchicum chalcedonicum, Colchicum chimonanthum, Colchicum cilicicum, Colchicum confusum, Colchicum corsicum, Colchicum cretense, Colchicum crocifolium, Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum davisii, Colchicum decaisnei, Colchicum doerfleri, Colchicum dolichantherum, Colchicum eichleri, Colchicum euboeum, Colchicum fasciculare, Colchicum feinbruniae, Colchicum filifolium, Colchicum freynii, Colchicum gonarei, Colchicum graecum, Colchicum haynaldii, Colchicum heldreichii, Colchicum hierosolymitanum, Colchicum hirsutum, Colchicum hungaricum, Colchicum imperatoris-friderici, Colchicum inundatum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-291427: Based on the initial data import
Terry Macfarlane (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Macfarl.' in the authors string.