Velleia discophora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
discophora
ID:
422951
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 10: 10 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422283
Common Names
- Discophorous velleia
- Discophorous fringegrass
- Discophorous bristlegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Velleia discophora (also called disc-flowered velleia, 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
Velleia discophora 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
Velleia discophora has small, white flowers that are clustered in a terminal inflorescence. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Velleia discophora 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 Velleia discophora
Velleia discophora can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Velleia discophora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Velleia discophora?
Velleia discophora
What type of plant is Velleia discophora?
Herb
Where is Velleia discophora native to?
Australia
Species in the Velleia genus
Velleia exigua, Velleia arguta, Velleia connata, Velleia cycnopotamica, Velleia daviesii, Velleia macrocalyx, Velleia discophora, Velleia foliosa, Velleia glabrata, Velleia hispida, Velleia macrophylla, Velleia lyrata, Velleia pubescens, Velleia montana, Velleia panduriformis, Velleia paradoxa, Velleia parvisepta, Velleia perfoliata, Velleia rosea, Velleia spathulata, Velleia trinervis,
Species in the Goodeniaceae family
Anthotium humile, Anthotium junciforme, Anthotium odontophyllum, Anthotium rubriflorum, Brunonia australis, Coopernookia barbata, Coopernookia chisholmii, Coopernookia georgei, Coopernookia polygalacea, Coopernookia scabridiuscula, Coopernookia strophiolata, Crossotoma spinescens, Crossotoma oleoides, Dampiera adpressa, Dampiera alata, Dampiera altissima, Dampiera angulata, Dampiera anonyma, Dampiera atriplicina, Dampiera candicans, Dampiera carinata, Dampiera cervula, Dampiera cinerea, Dampiera conospermoides, Dampiera coronata, Dampiera decurrens, Dampiera deltoidea, Dampiera dentata, Dampiera discolor, Dampiera diversifolia, Dampiera dysantha, Dampiera eriantha, Dampiera eriocephala, Dampiera fasciculata, Dampiera ferruginea, Dampiera fitzgeraldensis, Dampiera fusca, Dampiera galbraithiana, Dampiera glabrescens, Dampiera haematotricha, Dampiera hederacea, Dampiera heteroptera, Dampiera incana, Dampiera juncea, Dampiera krauseana, Dampiera lanceolata, Dampiera latealata, Dampiera lavandulacea, Dampiera leptoclada, Dampiera lindleyi,
References
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384384-1: Based on the initial data import