Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 6: 265 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422308
Common Names
- Velleia montana
- Montana Velleia
- Montana Velle
Description
Velleia montana (also called Mountain Velleia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.6 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It typically grows in moist, sandy soils in open grasslands and along the edges of wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Velleia montana 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 flower of Velleia montana is a small, yellow-green flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, ovoid berry. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Velleia montana 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 montana
Velleia montana can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Velleia montana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Velleia montana?
Velleia montana
What is the natural habitat of Velleia montana?
Velleia montana is found in tropical and subtropical forests of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
What are the common names of Velleia montana?
Common names of Velleia montana include African wild ginger, African wildflower, and African wildflower ginger.
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,