Velleia hispida - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispida
ID:
422956
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fitzg.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
J. Western Australia Nat. Hist. Soc. 1: 25 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422288
Common Names
- Hairy velleia
- Hairy fringegrass
- Hairy bristlegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Velleia hispida (also called bristly 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 hispida 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 Velleia hispida 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
Velleia hispida 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 hispida
Velleia hispida can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Velleia hispida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Velleia hispida?
Velleia hispida
What type of plant is Velleia hispida?
Herb
Where is Velleia hispida native to?
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,
References
Robert D. FitzGerald (1830-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fitzg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384388-1: Based on the initial data import