Willdenowia pilleata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilleata
ID:
921218
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.P.Linder
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 77: 421 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920553
Common Names
- Willdenowia pilleata
- Pilleata Grass
- Willdenowia Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Willdenowia pilleata (also called Pille's Willdenowia, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous shrub native to Europe. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in summer. It is found in open woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Willdenowia pilleata is a species of plant found in Australia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Willdenowia pilleata are small, white, and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Willdenowia pilleata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from the base of the plant and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Willdenowia pilleata
Willdenowia pilleata can be found in the temperate forests of Europe and Asia.
Species in the Willdenowia genus
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-466023: Based on the initial data import
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.