Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
dichotoma
ID:
427781

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 38: 97 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427113



Common Names

  • Winklerella dichotoma
  • Two-forked Winklerella
  • Two-forked Winklerella Grass


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Description

Winklerella dichotoma (also called Two-forked winklerella, 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

Winklerella dichotoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Winklerella dichotoma has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Seed: The seeds of Winklerella dichotoma are small, black and round. Seedlings: Winklerella dichotoma seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Winklerella dichotoma 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 Winklerella dichotoma

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

Winklerella dichotoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Winklerella dichotoma?

Winklerella dichotoma

What is the common name of Winklerella dichotoma?

Winklerella

What is the family of Winklerella dichotoma?

Asteraceae

Species in the Winklerella 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,