Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
arekaliana
ID:
427774

Status:
valid

Authors:
Shivam. & Sadanand

Source:
ksu

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 52: 243 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427106



Common Names

  • Willisia arekaliana
  • Arekalian Willisia
  • Arekalian Willisia Grass


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Description

Willisia arekaliana (also called Arekalian willisia, 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

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Willisia arekaliana 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

Willisia arekaliana is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 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 Willisia arekaliana

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

Willisia arekaliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Willisia arekaliana?

Willisia arekaliana

What is the common name of Willisia arekaliana?

Arekaliana Willisia

What is the family of Willisia arekaliana?

Asteraceae

Species in the Willisia 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

Gyarahally R. Shivamurthy: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shivam.' in the authors string.
Kurwathi B. Sadanand: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sadanand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:994808-1: Based on the initial data import