Verreauxia verreauxii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verreauxii
ID:
422970
Status:
valid
Authors:
(de Vriese) Carolin
Source:
cmp
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Telopea 2: 75 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422302
Common Names
- Verreaux's verreauxia
- Verreaux's fringegrass
- Verreaux's bristlegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Verreauxia paniculata Benth. [unknown]
- Dampiera verreauxii de Vriese [unknown]
Description
Verreauxia verreauxii (also called Verreaux's Verreauxia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.6 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It typically grows in moist, sandy soils in open grasslands and along the edges of wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Verreauxia verreauxii 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
The flowers of Verreauxia verreauxii are small and white, with 3 petals and 3 sepals. The seeds are small, black, and contained in a capsule. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Verreauxia verreauxii 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 Verreauxia verreauxii
Verreauxia verreauxii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Verreauxia verreauxii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verreauxia verreauxii?
Verreauxia verreauxii
What is the natural habitat of Verreauxia verreauxii?
Verreauxia verreauxii is found in tropical and subtropical forests of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
What are the common names of Verreauxia verreauxii?
Common names of Verreauxia verreauxii include African wild ginger, African wildflower, and African wildflower ginger.
Species in the Verreauxia genus
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2457776: Based on the initial data import
Willem Hendrik de Vriese (1806-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Vriese' in the authors string.
Roger Charles Carolin (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carolin' in the authors string.