Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
sphaerocephala
ID:
573568

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 15: t. 1407 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572900



Common Names

  • Thurnia sphaerocephala
  • Silver Brunia
  • Silver Star


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Description

Thurnia sphaerocephala (also called Globose-headed Thurnia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white, star-shaped flowers. It is native to Alaska and is found in rocky outcrops, grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Thurnia sphaerocephala 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 sphaerocephala is a white to pale pink, bell-shaped flower with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, dry, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thurnia sphaerocephala 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 sphaerocephala

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

Thurnia sphaerocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thurnia sphaerocephala?

Thurnia sphaerocephala

What is the common name of Thurnia sphaerocephala?

Sphaerocephalous thurnia

What is the family of Thurnia sphaerocephala?

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:444029-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.