Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltr.) Szlach.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 41: 862 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332708
Common Names
- Sincorensis Veyretia
- Veyretia
- Veyretia Sincorensis
Synonyms
- Sarcoglottis sincorensis Schltr. [unknown]
- Spiranthes sincorensis Schltr. [unknown]
Description
Veyretia sincorensis (also called Sincorensis 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 sincorensis 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 sincorensis 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 sincorensis 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 sincorensis
Veyretia sincorensis 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 sincorensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Veyretia sincorensis?
Veyretia sincorensis
What type of plant is Veyretia sincorensis?
Shrub
What is the natural habitat of Veyretia sincorensis?
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,