Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridifolia
ID:
1267767

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rourke

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 56: 502 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267105



Common Names

  • Serruria Viridifolia
  • Viridifolia Serruria
  • Viridifolia Serruria


Searching for Serruria viridifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Serruria viridifolia (also called 'Green-Leaf Serruria', among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in a variety of habitats, including heathlands, woodlands, and sandplains.

Uses & Benefits

Serruria viridifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Serruria viridifolia is small and white. The seed is a small, round, black seed, and the seedlings are small, green, and have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Serruria viridifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Serruria viridifolia is a shrub that is best grown in a sheltered spot in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings taken in spring or early summer. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm greenhouse.

Where to Find Serruria viridifolia

Serruria viridifolia is native to South Africa and can be found in fynbos and renosterveld.

Serruria viridifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Serruria viridifolia?

Green-leaf Spiderhead

What is the native range of Serruria viridifolia?

South Africa

What is the growth habit of Serruria viridifolia?

Herbaceous Perennial

Species in the Serruria genus

Serruria heterophylla, Serruria brownii, Serruria decumbens, Serruria villosa, Serruria phylicoides, Serruria nivenii, Serruria scoparia, Serruria rebeloi, Serruria acrocarpa, Serruria adscendens, Serruria aemula, Serruria rosea, Serruria aitonii, Serruria barbigera, Serruria bergii, Serruria bolusii, Serruria candicans, Serruria chlamydiflora, Serruria collina, Serruria concinna, Serruria confragosa, Serruria cyanoides, Serruria cygnea, Serruria decipiens, Serruria dodii, Serruria elongata, Serruria elumbis, Serruria fallax, Serruria fasciflora, Serruria flagellifolia, Serruria flava, Serruria florida, Serruria foliosa, Serruria frondosa, Serruria fucifolia, Serruria furcellata, Serruria glomerata, Serruria hirsuta, Serruria inconspicua, Serruria incrassata, Serruria kraussii, Serruria leipoldtii, Serruria linearis, Serruria meisneriana, Serruria millefolia, Serruria montana, Serruria nervosa, Serruria pedunculata, Serruria pinnata, Serruria pulchella,

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,

References