Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
vlokii
ID:
923444

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.P.Linder

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 77: 419 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922779



Common Names

  • Nevillea Vlokii
  • Vlok's Nevillea
  • Vlok's Tree


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Description

Nevillea vlokii (also called Vlok's Nevillea, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South Africa. It has an erect stem, with long, narrow leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are small and black. It grows in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Nevillea vlokii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nevillea vlokii is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are short and slender, with a single leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nevillea vlokii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Nevillea vlokii

Nevillea vlokii can be found in tropical regions of Africa, including Ethiopia and Somalia.

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-468427: Based on the initial data import
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.