Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
J. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 7: 84 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216850
Description
Warea cuneifolia (also called Wedge-leaved Warea, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and open woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Warea cuneifolia has no known non-medical uses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Warea cuneifolia has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Warea cuneifolia can be propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist. The seeds will germinate in about two weeks. Transplant the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Warea cuneifolia can also be propagated by cuttings. Take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a moist soil mix. The cuttings should root in about four weeks.
Where to Find Warea cuneifolia
Warea cuneifolia can be found in the southeastern United States.
Warea cuneifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Warea cuneifolia?
Warea cuneifolia
What is the common name of Warea cuneifolia?
Wedge-leaved Warea
What is the family of Warea cuneifolia?
Brassicaceae
Species in the Warea genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
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Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
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