Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cogniauxiana
ID:
333366

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Barb.Rodr. ex Cogn.) Szlach.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. Supp. 3: 116 (1995):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332698



Common Names

  • Cogniauxiana Veyretia
  • Veyretia
  • Veyretia Cogniauxiana


Searching for Veyretia cogniauxiana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Sarcoglottis cogniauxiana Schltr. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes cogniauxiana Barb.Rodr. ex Cogn. [unknown]

Description

Veyretia cogniauxiana (also called Cogniaux's Featherflower, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows to a height of 0.5–2 m. It has a single stem with a dense, rounded habit and is covered in short, soft hairs. It is native to Western Australia and grows in sandy soils in shrubland and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Veyretia cogniauxiana is used in gardens as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin irritations and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Veyretia cogniauxiana is a white to pale pink, with five petals and a central tuft of yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves and a long, thin stem.

Searching for Veyretia cogniauxiana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Veyretia cogniauxiana can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood, with the base of the cutting dipped in a rooting hormone. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Germination usually occurs within two to four weeks.

Where to Find Veyretia cogniauxiana

Veyretia cogniauxiana is native to the south-west of Western Australia. It is found in the coastal heathlands and woodlands of the Swan Coastal Plain, and in the south-west corner of the state.

Veyretia cogniauxiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veyretia cogniauxiana?

Veyretia cogniauxiana

What type of plant is Veyretia cogniauxiana?

Shrub

What is the natural habitat of Veyretia cogniauxiana?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-213076: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
João Barbosa Rodrigues (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barb.Rodr.' in the authors string.
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.