Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
mollis
ID:
422959

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fritsch

Source:
ksu

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 37: 495 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422291



Common Names

  • Soft vanhouttea
  • Soft-leaved vanhouttea
  • Soft-stalked vanhouttea


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Description

Vanhouttea mollis (also called soft vanhouttea, among many other common names) is a small annual herb native to Australia. It has small, lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. The herb grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vanhouttea mollis is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Vanhouttea mollis are small and white, with 3 petals and 3 sepals. The seeds are small, black, and contained in a capsule. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vanhouttea mollis is a small, perennial herb that is native to Australia. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division of the clumps. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Vanhouttea mollis

Vanhouttea mollis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Vanhouttea mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vanhouttea mollis?

Vanhouttea mollis

What type of plant is Vanhouttea mollis?

Herb

Where is Vanhouttea mollis native to?

Australia

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,