Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
huegeliana
ID:
1315217

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tul.) A.DC.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(2): 669 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001327671



Common Names

  • Wilkiea huegeliana
  • Huegel's Wilkiea
  • Huegel's Borage


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Description

Wilkiea huegeliana (also called Huegel's Wilkiea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Wilkiea huegeliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is often grown as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wilkiea huegeliana has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The flowers are bell-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Wilkiea huegeliana

Wilkiea huegeliana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Australia.

Wilkiea huegeliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wilkiea huegeliana?

Wilkiea huegeliana

What is the common name of Wilkiea huegeliana?

Huegel's wilkiea

What type of plant is Wilkiea huegeliana?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Monimiaceae family

Austromatthaea elegans, Carnegieodoxa eximia, Decarydendron helenae, Decarydendron lamii, Decarydendron perrieri, Decarydendron ranomafanense, Ephippiandra domatiata, Ephippiandra madagascariensis, Ephippiandra masoalensis, Ephippiandra microphylla, Ephippiandra myrtoidea, Ephippiandra perrieri, Ephippiandra tsaratanensis, Faika villosa, Grazielanthus arkeocarpus, Hedycarya alternifolia, Hedycarya angustifolia, Hedycarya aragoensis, Hedycarya arborea, Hedycarya badaunii, Hedycarya chrysophylla, Hedycarya cupulata, Hedycarya denticulata, Hedycarya dorstenioides, Hedycarya engleriana, Hedycarya erythrocarpa, Hedycarya loxocarya, Hedycarya neoebudica, Hedycarya parvifolia, Hedycarya perbracteolata, Hedycarya rivularis, Hedycarya symplocoides, Hedycarya baudouinii, Hemmantia webbii, Hennecartia omphalandra, Hortonia floribunda, Hortonia ovalifolia, Hortonia angustifolia, Kairoa suberosa, Kairoa endressiana, Kairoa villosa, Kairoa cromeana, Kibara royenii, Kibara roemeri, Kibara rosselensis, Kibara shungolensis, Kibara sleumeri, Kibara sudestensis, Kibara warenensis, Kibara versteeghii,

References

Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.
Edmond Tulasne (1815-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tul.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:114740-3: Based on the initial data import