Velleia paradoxa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paradoxa
ID:
422978
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 580 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422310
Common Names
- Velleia paradoxa
- Paradoxa Velleia
- Paradoxa Velle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Velleia paradoxa (also called Paradox Velleia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.6 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It typically grows in moist, sandy soils in open grasslands and along the edges of wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Velleia paradoxa 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 flower of Velleia paradoxa is a small, yellow-green flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, ovoid berry. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and a white stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Velleia paradoxa is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring and divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Velleia paradoxa
Velleia paradoxa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Velleia paradoxa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Velleia paradoxa?
Velleia paradoxa
What is the natural habitat of Velleia paradoxa?
Velleia paradoxa is found in tropical and subtropical forests of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
What are the common names of Velleia paradoxa?
Common names of Velleia paradoxa include African wild ginger, African wildflower, and African wildflower ginger.
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 Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384396-1: Based on the initial data import