Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
stellata
ID:
752509

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.J.Bates

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 16: 51 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751842

Common Names

  • Wurmbea Stellata
  • Star-Shaped Wurmbea
  • Star-Shaped Wurmbea Palm

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Description

Wurmbea stellata (also called Star-Flowered Wurmbea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has small, leathery leaves and produces white flowers in the summer. It is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wurmbea stellata has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two leaves with parallel veins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wurmbea stellata 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 stellata

Wurmbea stellata is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Wurmbea stellata FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Wurmbea stellata?

Wurmbea stellata prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

How do I care for Wurmbea stellata?

Wurmbea stellata should be watered regularly and fertilized every spring.

What is the best time to plant Wurmbea stellata?

Wurmbea stellata should be planted in the spring or fall.

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-291365: Based on the initial data import
Robert J. Bates (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.Bates' in the authors string.