Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
simplex
ID:
333375

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Szlach.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332707



Common Names

  • Cestroides Vitex
  • Vitex Cestroides
  • Vitex Cest


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Synonyms

  • Sarcoglottis simplex Schltr. [unknown]
  • Sarcoglottis tenuis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes cordatiloba C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes longiauriculata C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes simplex Griseb. [unknown]
  • Gyrostachys simplex Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Veyretia simplex (also called Simple 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 simplex 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 simplex 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veyretia simplex is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For best results, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light for the cuttings to root.

Where to Find Veyretia simplex

Veyretia simplex 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 simplex FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veyretia simplex?

Veyretia simplex

What type of plant is Veyretia simplex?

Shrub

What is the natural habitat of Veyretia simplex?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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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-213084: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.