Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
exigua
ID:
422944

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Carolin

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 35: 334 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422276

Common Names

  • Exiguous velleia
  • Slender velleia
  • Small velleia

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Synonyms

  • Selliera exigua F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Goodenia exigua F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Velleia exigua (also called small 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 exigua is used as a ground cover or ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used to help control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Velleia exigua 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Velleia exigua 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 exigua

Velleia exigua is native to the western United States, from California to Washington, and can be found in moist forests and meadows.

Velleia exigua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Velleia exigua?

Velleia exigua

What is the common name of Velleia exigua?

Small Velleia

Where is Velleia exigua found?

Velleia exigua is found in Australia.

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.
Roger Charles Carolin (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carolin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:964770-1: Based on the initial data import