Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
foliosa
ID:
422952

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) K.Krause

Source:
ksu

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 277: 40 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422284

Common Names

  • Leafy velleia
  • Leafy fringegrass
  • Leafy bristlegrass

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Description

Velleia foliosa (also called leafy velleia, among many other common names) is a small annual herb native to Australia. It has small, lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. The herb grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Velleia foliosa is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Velleia foliosa has small, white flowers that are clustered in a terminal inflorescence. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Velleia foliosa is a small, perennial herb that is native to Australia. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division of the clumps. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Velleia foliosa

Velleia foliosa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Velleia foliosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Velleia foliosa?

Velleia foliosa

What type of plant is Velleia foliosa?

Herb

Where is Velleia foliosa native to?

Australia

Species in the Goodeniaceae family

Anthotium humile, Anthotium junciforme, Anthotium odontophyllum, Anthotium rubriflorum, Brunonia australis, Coopernookia barbata, Coopernookia chisholmii, Coopernookia georgei, Coopernookia polygalacea, Coopernookia scabridiuscula, Coopernookia strophiolata, Crossotoma spinescens, Crossotoma oleoides, Dampiera adpressa, Dampiera alata, Dampiera altissima, Dampiera angulata, Dampiera anonyma, Dampiera atriplicina, Dampiera candicans, Dampiera carinata, Dampiera cervula, Dampiera cinerea, Dampiera conospermoides, Dampiera coronata, Dampiera decurrens, Dampiera deltoidea, Dampiera dentata, Dampiera discolor, Dampiera diversifolia, Dampiera dysantha, Dampiera eriantha, Dampiera eriocephala, Dampiera fasciculata, Dampiera ferruginea, Dampiera fitzgeraldensis, Dampiera fusca, Dampiera galbraithiana, Dampiera glabrescens, Dampiera haematotricha, Dampiera hederacea, Dampiera heteroptera, Dampiera incana, Dampiera juncea, Dampiera krauseana, Dampiera lanceolata, Dampiera latealata, Dampiera lavandulacea, Dampiera leptoclada, Dampiera lindleyi,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:79427-3: Based on the initial data import