Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
recurva
ID:
752583

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Nord.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 87: 23 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751916



Common Names

  • Wurmbea recurva
  • Recurved Wurmbea
  • Recurved Wurmbea Bush


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Description

Wurmbea recurva (also called Recurved 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 recurva is a popular ornamental plant and is used for landscaping purposes. It is also known to attract birds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Wurmbea recurva are white or cream, with a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, curved leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wurmbea recurva is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should take root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Wurmbea recurva

Wurmbea recurva is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Wurmbea recurva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wurmbea recurva?

Wurmbea recurva

What is the common name of Wurmbea recurva?

Recurva Wurmbea

What type of plant is Wurmbea recurva?

Herbaceous perennial

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-291441: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.