Velleia macrocalyx - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocalyx
ID:
422950
Status:
valid
Authors:
de Vriese
Source:
ksu
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
J. Exped. Trop. Australia : 258 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422282
Common Names
- Large-calyx velleia
- Large-calyx fringegrass
- Large-calyx bristlegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Velleia macrocalyx (also called large-calyx 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 macrocalyx 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 macrocalyx 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 macrocalyx is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring and divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Velleia macrocalyx
Velleia macrocalyx is native to the western United States, from California to Washington, and can be found in moist forests and meadows.
Velleia macrocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Velleia macrocalyx?
Velleia macrocalyx
What is the common name of Velleia macrocalyx?
Large-calyx Velleia
Where is Velleia macrocalyx found?
Velleia macrocalyx is found in 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
Willem Hendrik de Vriese (1806-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Vriese' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384391-1: Based on the initial data import