Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
manningiana
ID:
1263757

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ornduff

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Novon 11: 438 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263095



Common Names

  • Manning's Villarsia
  • Manning's Waterwort
  • Manning's Waterwort


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Description

Villarsia manningiana (also called 'Manning's Villarsia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow, tubular flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, as well as in heath and shrubland areas.

Uses & Benefits

Villarsia manningiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Villarsia manningiana has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are slender and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Villarsia manningiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring or summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils but does not do well in dry conditions. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process and the seedlings are slow to establish.

Where to Find Villarsia manningiana

Villarsia manningiana is native to Australia and can be found in areas with moist climates, such as New South Wales and Victoria.

Villarsia manningiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Villarsia manningiana?

Villarsia manningiana

What is the common name of Villarsia manningiana?

Manning's Villarsia

What is the natural habitat of Villarsia manningiana?

It is found in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons

Species in the Menyanthaceae family

Liparophyllum gunnii, Liparophyllum capitatum, Liparophyllum congestiflorum, Liparophyllum exaltatum, Liparophyllum exiguum, Liparophyllum lasiospermum, Liparophyllum latifolium, Liparophyllum violifolium, Menyanthes trifoliata, Nephrophyllidium crista-galli, Nymphoides rautaneni, Nymphoides subacuta, Nymphoides spongiosa, Nymphoides spinulosperma, Nymphoides sivarajanii, Nymphoides siamensis, Nymphoides quadriloba, Nymphoides planosperma, Nymphoides peltata, Nymphoides parvifolia, Nymphoides simulans, Nymphoides triangularis, Nymphoides geminata, Nymphoides humboldtiana, Nymphoides hastata, Nymphoides guineensis, Nymphoides fallax, Nymphoides hydrophylla, Nymphoides furculifolia, Nymphoides forbesiana, Nymphoides montana, Nymphoides minor, Nymphoides humilis, Nymphoides krishnakesara, Nymphoides indica, Nymphoides ezannoi, Nymphoides flaccida, Nymphoides beaglensis, Nymphoides elliptica, Nymphoides disperma, Nymphoides brevipedicellata, Nymphoides bosseri, Nymphoides cambodiana, Nymphoides coreana, Nymphoides aquatica, Nymphoides thunbergiana, Nymphoides cordata, Nymphoides milnei, Nymphoides tenuissima, Nymphoides elegans,

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