Wenzelia archboldiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Swingle
Source:
ksu
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 21: 7 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427049
Common Names
- Archbold's Wenzelia
- Wenzelia archboldiana
- Archbold's Wenzelia Root
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Wenzelia archboldiana (also called Archbold's Wenzelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a hairy stem with lanceolate leaves. It is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Wenzelia archboldiana is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and for medicinal purposes. Its leaves can be used as a mulch and its roots can be used to stabilize soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wenzelia archboldiana has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have bright green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Wenzelia archboldiana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed in spring or autumn, or divided in spring or autumn. It is best grown in a sheltered position in a sunny spot.
Where to Find Wenzelia archboldiana
Wenzelia archboldiana is native to Australia.
Wenzelia archboldiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wenzelia archboldiana?
Wenzelia archboldiana
What is the common name of Wenzelia archboldiana?
Archbold's Wenzelia
What is the natural habitat of Wenzelia archboldiana?
Wenzelia archboldiana is found in wet grasslands, marshes, and swamps in Australia.
Species in the Wenzelia genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,
References
Walter Tennyson Swingle (1871-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swingle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:775532-1: Based on the initial data import