Costularia melleri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melleri
ID:
363395
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Arch. Bot. Mém. 7(2): 82 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362727
Common Names
- Meller's Costularia
- Meller's Costularia Bush
- Meller's Costularia Shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Costularia melleri (also called Meller's Costularia, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to the Canary Islands. It has small, yellow flowers and is found in rocky soils and on hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Costularia melleri is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Costularia melleri is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Costularia melleri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. It should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Costularia melleri
Costularia melleri can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Italy.
Costularia melleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Costularia melleri?
Costularia melleri
What is the common name of Costularia melleri?
Meller's Costularia
What is the natural habitat of Costularia melleri?
Grasslands, heaths, and sand dunes
Species in the Costularia genus
Costularia brevifolia, Costularia humbertii, Costularia laxa, Costularia leucocarpa, Costularia melicoides, Costularia melleri, Costularia microcarpa, Costularia natalensis, Costularia pantopoda, Costularia purpurea, Costularia pilisepla, Costularia xipholepis, Costularia melleri, Costularia itremoensis, Costularia robusta, Costularia cadetii, Costularia andringitrensis,
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-234527: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.