Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
spathacea
ID:
420607

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oliv.) Melch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 129 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419939



Common Names

  • Vellosiella spathacea
  • Spathacea Vellosiella
  • Vellosiella


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Description

Vellosiella spathacea (also called Spathaceous Vellosiella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a short stem and long, narrow leaves. The plant grows in moist, marshy areas, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Vellosiella spathacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vellosiella spathacea has white flowers with five petals and a long, slender stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vellosiella spathacea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Vellosiella spathacea

Vellosiella spathacea can be found in South America.

Vellosiella spathacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vellosiella spathacea?

Vellosiella spathacea

What is the common name of Vellosiella spathacea?

N/A

What is the natural habitat of Vellosiella spathacea?

Moist grasslands and rocky slopes

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
Hans Melchior (1894-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:262773-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].