Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
debilis
ID:
1328066

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thwaites) Attigala, Kaththr. & L.G.Clark

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 174: 200 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340520



Common Names

  • Kuruna debilis
  • Debilis Kuruna
  • Debilis's Kuruna


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Description

Kuruna debilis (also called 'Kuruna', 'Kuruna bush' and 'Kuruna shrub', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, narrow, linear leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, open woodland and grassland areas.

Uses & Benefits

Kuruna debilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kuruna debilis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kuruna debilis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches in early spring or late summer. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Kuruna debilis

Kuruna debilis is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Kuruna debilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kuruna debilis?

Kuruna debilis

What is the natural habitat of Kuruna debilis?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What is the average height of Kuruna debilis?

Up to 5 m

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.
Lynn G. Clark (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.G.Clark' in the authors string.
Lakshmi Attigala: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Attigala' in the authors string.
Hashendra-Suvini Kathriarachchi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kathr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77142391-1: 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].