Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Trans. Philos. Soc. Victoria 1: 18 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422278
Common Names
- Connate velleia
- Joined velleia
- Connected velleia
Description
Velleia connata (also called clustered 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 connata is used as a ground cover or ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used to help control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Velleia connata has small, white flowers that are clustered in a terminal inflorescence. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Velleia connata 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 connata
Velleia connata is native to the western United States, from California to Washington, and can be found in moist forests and meadows.
Velleia connata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Velleia connata?
Velleia connata
What is the common name of Velleia connata?
Connected Velleia
Where is Velleia connata found?
Velleia connata is found in Australia.
Species in the Velleia genus
Velleia exigua,
Velleia arguta,
Velleia connata,
Velleia cycnopotamica,
Velleia daviesii,
Velleia macrocalyx,
Velleia discophora,
Velleia foliosa,
Velleia glabrata,
Velleia hispida,
Velleia macrophylla,
Velleia lyrata,
Velleia pubescens,
Velleia montana,
Velleia panduriformis,
Velleia paradoxa,
Velleia parvisepta,
Velleia perfoliata,
Velleia rosea,
Velleia spathulata,
Velleia trinervis,
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,