Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mildbr.) Thulin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. Upsal. 21(1): 173 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000819408
Common Names
- Wahlenbergia polycephala
- Many-headed Wahlenbergia
- Many-headed Wahlenberga
Description
Wahlenbergia polycephala (also called Polycephalous Bluebell, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a trailing habit, native to Australia. It grows in sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Wahlenbergia polycephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Wahlenbergia polycephala is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wahlenbergia polycephala is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few months.
Where to Find Wahlenbergia polycephala
Wahlenbergia polycephala is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Wahlenbergia polycephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wahlenbergia polycephala?
Wahlenbergia polycephala
What is the common name of Wahlenbergia polycephala?
Polycephala Bluebell
Where is Wahlenbergia polycephala found?
It is found in Australia
Species in the Wahlenbergia genus
Wahlenbergia krebsii,
Wahlenbergia brehmeri,
Wahlenbergia tibestica,
Wahlenbergia thulinii,
Wahlenbergia celata,
Wahlenbergia orae,
Wahlenbergia scopella,
Wahlenbergia oxyphylla,
Wahlenbergia sphaerica,
Wahlenbergia songeana,
Wahlenbergia silenoides,
Wahlenbergia sessiliflora,
Wahlenbergia serpentina,
Wahlenbergia rupestris,
Wahlenbergia scottii,
Wahlenbergia schistacea,
Wahlenbergia schlechteri,
Wahlenbergia schwackeana,
Wahlenbergia saxicola,
Wahlenbergia subtilis,
Wahlenbergia undulata,
Wahlenbergia tumida,
Wahlenbergia tuberosa,
Wahlenbergia tsaratananae,
Wahlenbergia transvaalensis,
Wahlenbergia tortilis,
Wahlenbergia tomentosula,
Wahlenbergia stricta,
Wahlenbergia squamifolia,
Wahlenbergia squarrosa,
Wahlenbergia stellarioides,
Wahlenbergia subumbellata,
Wahlenbergia subaphylla,
Wahlenbergia subfusiformis,
Wahlenbergia subpilosa,
Wahlenbergia subrosulata,
Wahlenbergia roxburghii,
Wahlenbergia preissii,
Wahlenbergia polytrichifolia,
Wahlenbergia polyclada,
Wahlenbergia polycephala,
Wahlenbergia pinnata,
Wahlenbergia pinifolia,
Wahlenbergia pilosa,
Wahlenbergia peruviana,
Wahlenbergia persimilis,
Wahlenbergia pauciflora,
Wahlenbergia constricta,
Wahlenbergia tenuis,
Wahlenbergia papuana,
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica,
Adenophora brevidiscifera,
Adenophora capillaris,
Adenophora changaica,
Adenophora coelestis,
Adenophora contracta,
Adenophora cordifolia,
Adenophora divaricata,
Adenophora elata,
Adenophora fusifolia,
Adenophora gmelinii,
Adenophora golubinzevaeana,
Adenophora grandiflora,
Adenophora hatsushimae,
Adenophora himalayana,
Adenophora hubeiensis,
Adenophora izuensis,
Adenophora jacutica,
Adenophora jasionifolia,
Adenophora khasiana,
Adenophora lamarkii,
Adenophora liliifolia,
Adenophora liliifolioides,
Adenophora lobophylla,
Adenophora longipedicellata,
Adenophora maximowicziana,
Adenophora micrantha,
Adenophora morrisonensis,
Adenophora nikoensis,
Adenophora ningxianica,
Adenophora palustris,
Adenophora pereskiifolia,
Adenophora petiolata,
Adenophora pinifolia,
Adenophora polyantha,
Adenophora potaninii,
Adenophora probatovae,
Adenophora remotidens,
Adenophora remotiflora,
Adenophora rupestris,
Adenophora rupincola,
Adenophora sinensis,
Adenophora stenanthina,
Adenophora stenophylla,
Adenophora stricta,
Adenophora sublata,
Adenophora takedai,
Adenophora tashiroi,
Adenophora taurica,
Adenophora trachelioides,