Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f. ex Kirk) Lekhak, Survesw. & S.R.Yadav
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
J. Syst. Evol. 54: 81 (2016 publ. 2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330359
Common Names
- Wurmbea novae-zelandiae
- New Zealand Wurmbea
- New Zealand's Wurmbea
Description
Wurmbea novae-zelandiae (also called Wurmbea novae-zelandiae, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to New Zealand. It has a woody stem and can grow up to 1 meter in height. It is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Wurmbea novae-zelandiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wurmbea novae-zelandiae has small white flowers with yellow centers and red-tipped petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a reddish-purple hue.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wurmbea novae-zelandiae can be propagated from seed. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix, in a partially shaded area. Water the soil when it is dry to the touch, and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Wurmbea novae-zelandiae
Wurmbea novae-zelandiae is endemic to New Zealand and can be found in the North and South Islands.
Wurmbea novae-zelandiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wurmbea novae-zelandiae?
Wurmbea novae-zelandiae
What is the common name of Wurmbea novae-zelandiae?
New Zealand Wurmbea
What is the natural habitat of Wurmbea novae-zelandiae?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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,