Velleia pubescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
422974
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 581 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422306
Common Names
- Velleia pubescens
- Pubescens Velleia
- Pubescens Velle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Velleia pubescens (also called Hairy 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 pubescens 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 pubescens 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 pubescens 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 pubescens
Velleia pubescens can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Velleia pubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Velleia pubescens?
Velleia pubescens
What is the natural habitat of Velleia pubescens?
Velleia pubescens is found in tropical and subtropical forests of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
What are the common names of Velleia pubescens?
Common names of Velleia pubescens 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:384401-1: Based on the initial data import