Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
spicata
ID:
752596

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Durand & Schinz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Afric. 5: 413 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751929

Common Names

  • Wurmbea spicata
  • Spiked Wurmbea
  • Spiked Wurmbea Bush

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Description

Wurmbea spicata (also called Spiked Wurmbea, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a tufted habit and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to Australia and is found in moist and dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Wurmbea spicata is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Wurmbea spicata var. ustulata (B.Nord.) B.Nord.
Wurmbea spicata var. spicata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wurmbea spicata can be propagated by division of the rootstock in spring or early summer. It prefers moist, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer, and the seedlings should be planted out in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Wurmbea spicata

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

Wurmbea spicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wurmbea spicata?

Wurmbea spicata

What type of plant is Wurmbea spicata?

Herb

Where is Wurmbea spicata found?

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-291453: Based on the initial data import
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.