Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 7: 274 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362736
Common Names
- Natal Costularia
- Natal Costularia Bush
- Natal Costularia Shrub
Description
Costularia natalensis (also called Natal Costularia, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to the Canary Islands. It has small, yellow flowers and is found in rocky soils and on hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Costularia natalensis is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Costularia natalensis is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Costularia natalensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. It should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Costularia natalensis
Costularia natalensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Italy.
Costularia natalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Costularia natalensis?
Costularia natalensis
What is the common name of Costularia natalensis?
Natal Costularia
What is the natural habitat of Costularia natalensis?
Grasslands, heaths, and sand dunes
Species in the Costularia genus
Costularia brevifolia,
Costularia humbertii,
Costularia laxa,
Costularia leucocarpa,
Costularia melicoides,
Costularia melleri,
Costularia microcarpa,
Costularia natalensis,
Costularia pantopoda,
Costularia purpurea,
Costularia pilisepla,
Costularia xipholepis,
Costularia melleri,
Costularia itremoensis,
Costularia robusta,
Costularia cadetii,
Costularia andringitrensis,
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana,
Abildgaardia ovata,
Abildgaardia schoenoides,
Abildgaardia triflora,
Abildgaardia oxystachya,
Abildgaardia odontocarpa,
Abildgaardia macrantha,
Abildgaardia fusiformis,
Abildgaardia pachyptera,
Actinoschoenus repens,
Actinoschoenus yunnanensis,
Actinoschoenus aphyllus,
Actinoscirpus grossus,
Afrotrilepis jaegeri,
Afrotrilepis pilosa,
Amphiscirpus nevadensis,
Arthrostylis aphylla,
Arthrostylis planiculmis,
Becquerelia clarkei,
Becquerelia cymosa,
Becquerelia discolor,
Becquerelia merkeliana,
Becquerelia muricata,
Becquerelia tuberculata,
Bisboeckelera irrigua,
Bisboeckelera longifolia,
Bisboeckelera microcephala,
Bisboeckelera vinacea,
Blysmus compressus,
Blysmus mongolicola,
Blysmus rufus,
Blysmus sinocompressus,
Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter,
Bolboschoenus caldwellii,
Bolboschoenus capensis,
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis,
Bolboschoenus glaucus,
Bolboschoenus grandispicus,
Bolboschoenus laticarpus,
Bolboschoenus maritimus,
Bolboschoenus medianus,
Bolboschoenus nobilis,
Bolboschoenus novae-angliae,
Bolboschoenus planiculmis,
Bolboschoenus robustus,
Bolboschoenus schmidii,
Bolboschoenus stagnicola,
Bolboschoenus yagara,
Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii,
Bolboschoenus biconcavus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303598-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].