Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rchb.f. & Warm.) Szlach.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. , Suppl. 3: 116 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332701
Common Names
- Neuroptera Veyretia
- Veyretia
- Veyretia Neuroptera
Synonyms
- Sarcoglottis butantanensis Hoehne & Schltr. [unknown]
- Sarcoglottis camposnovensis (Hoehne) Hoehne [unknown]
- Sarcoglottis neuroptera Schltr. [unknown]
- Spiranthes butantanensis Hoehne [unknown]
- Spiranthes camposnovensis Hoehne [unknown]
- Spiranthes lindmaniana Kraenzl. [unknown]
- Spiranthes neuroptera Rchb.f. & Warm. [unknown]
- Veyretia lindmaniana (Kraenzl.) Szlach. [unknown]
- Veyretia neuroptera camposnovensis (Hoehne) Szlach. [unknown]
- Sarcoglottis neuroptera camposnovensis (Hoehne) Hoehne [unknown]
- Spiranthes simplex neuroptera Cogn. [unknown]
- Gyrostachys neuroptera Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Veyretia neuroptera (also called Netted 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 neuroptera is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as cut flowers. It has a pleasant scent and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Veyretia neuroptera 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Veyretia neuroptera 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 neuroptera
Veyretia neuroptera 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 neuroptera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Veyretia neuroptera?
Veyretia neuroptera
What type of plant is Veyretia neuroptera?
Shrub
What is the natural habitat of Veyretia neuroptera?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
Species in the Veyretia genus
Veyretia aphylla,
Veyretia cogniauxiana,
Veyretia hassleri,
Veyretia neuroptera,
Veyretia sagittata,
Veyretia simplex,
Veyretia sincorensis,
Veyretia undulata,
Veyretia rupicola,
Veyretia caudata,
Veyretia szlachetkoana,
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,