Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
jenmanii
ID:
573557

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 15: t. 1408 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572889



Common Names

  • Thurnia jenmanii
  • Silver Brunia
  • Silver Star


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Description

Thurnia jenmanii (also called Jenman's Thurnia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white, star-shaped flowers. It is native to New Caledonia and is found in rocky outcrops, grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Thurnia jenmanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in landscaping and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thurnia jenmanii is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thurnia jenmanii is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It is also possible to propagate it from cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Thurnia jenmanii

Thurnia jenmanii is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Thurnia jenmanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thurnia jenmanii?

Thurnia jenmanii

What is the common name of Thurnia jenmanii?

Jenman's thurnia

What is the family of Thurnia jenmanii?

Asteraceae

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:444027-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.