Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
squamulosa
ID:
427776

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tul.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 11: 113 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427108



Common Names

  • Weddellina squamulosa
  • Scaly Weddellina
  • Scaly Weddellina Grass


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Description

Weddellina squamulosa (also called Scaly weddellina, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that is native to Australia and New Zealand. It grows in moist areas such as swamps, wetlands, and along the edges of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Weddellina squamulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and malaria.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Weddellina squamulosa for. uaupensis (Benth. ex Benth. & Hook) P.Royen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Weddellina squamulosa has small, white flowers with five petals and a central yellow disk. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Weddellina squamulosa is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Weddellina squamulosa

Weddellina squamulosa is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo.

Weddellina squamulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Weddellina squamulosa?

Weddellina squamulosa

What is the common name of Weddellina squamulosa?

Scaly Weddellina

What is the family of Weddellina squamulosa?

Asteraceae

Species in the Weddellina genus

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,

References