Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuspidata
ID:
363099

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Sw.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Mag. Neuesten Entdeck. Gesammten Naturk. Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin 5: 284 (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362431

Common Names

  • Linconia
  • Cuspidate Linconia
  • Cuspidata Linconia

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Synonyms

  • Diosma cuspidata Thunb. [unknown]
  • Diosma deusta Thunb. [unknown]

Description

Linconia cuspidata (also called Pointed-headed Linconia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a tufted habit and small, white flowers. It is native to Australia, where it grows in sandy soils in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Linconia cuspidata is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that is often used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It has attractive, silvery-green foliage and produces white flowers in the spring. It is also used in dried flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Linconia cuspidata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linconia cuspidata is a perennial herb native to North America. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Linconia cuspidata

Linconia cuspidata is found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Linconia cuspidata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linconia cuspidata?

Linconia cuspidata

What type of plant is Linconia cuspidata?

It is an annual herb

Where is Linconia cuspidata found?

It is found in California

Species in the Bruniaceae family

Audouinia capitata, Audouinia laxa, Audouinia laevis, Audouinia esterhuyseniae, Audouinia hispida, Berzelia abrotanoides, Berzelia alopecuroides, Berzelia arachnoidea, Berzelia burchellii, Berzelia commutata, Berzelia cordifolia, Berzelia dregeana, Berzelia ecklonii, Berzelia galpinii, Berzelia incurva, Berzelia intermedia, Berzelia lanuginosa, Berzelia rubra, Berzelia squarrosa, Berzelia albiflora, Berzelia stokoei, Berzelia alopecurioides, Brunia cordata, Brunia fragarioides, Brunia laevis, Brunia macrocephala, Brunia microphylla, Brunia neglecta, Brunia noduliflora, Brunia paleacea, Brunia phylicoides, Brunia squalida, Brunia villosa, Brunia virgata, Brunia palustris, Brunia compacta, Brunia barnardii, Brunia monostyla, Brunia africana, Brunia purpurea, Brunia pentandra, Brunia sphaerocephala, Brunia monogyna, Brunia powrieae, Brunia oblongifolia, Brunia pillansii, Brunia esterhuyseniae, Brunia trigyna, Brunia schlechteri, Brunia callunoides,

References

Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126422-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.