Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 300 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361692
Common Names
- Conostylis aculeata
- Spiny Conostylis
- Conostylis
Synonyms
- Conostylis aculeata typica Domin [unknown]
Description
Conostylis aculeata (also called Prickly Conostylis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean. It has a thick, woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist soils and is often found in rainforests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Connellia aculeata is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, and as an astringent. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Conostylis aculeata sub. aculeata
Conostylis aculeata sub. bromelioides (Endl.) J.W.Green
Conostylis aculeata sub. cygnorum Hopper
Conostylis aculeata sub. preissii (Endl.) J.W.Green
Conostylis aculeata sub. spinuligera (F.Muell. ex Benth.) Hopper
Conostylis aculeata sub. rhipidion J.W.Green
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Conostylis aculeata are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, brown and about 0.5 cm in diameter. The seedlings are small, green and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Conostylis aculeata is a perennial herb with a short rhizome. It is propagated by seed or by division of the rhizome. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division of the rhizome should be done in the spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted immediately.
Where to Find Conostylis aculeata
Conostylis aculeata is native to Australia.
Conostylis aculeata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conostylis aculeata?
Conostylis aculeata
What is the common name of Conostylis aculeata?
Prickly Conostylis
What is the habitat of Conostylis aculeata?
It is found in open woodlands and shrublands
Species in the Conostylis genus
Conostylis aculeata,
Conostylis albescens,
Conostylis androstemma,
Conostylis angustifolia,
Conostylis argentea,
Conostylis aurea,
Conostylis bealiana,
Conostylis bracteata,
Conostylis breviscapa,
Conostylis candicans,
Conostylis canteriata,
Conostylis caricina,
Conostylis crassinerva,
Conostylis deplexa,
Conostylis dielsii,
Conostylis drummondii,
Conostylis festucacea,
Conostylis hiemalis,
Conostylis juncea,
Conostylis latens,
Conostylis laxiflora,
Conostylis lepidospermoides,
Conostylis micrantha,
Conostylis misera,
Conostylis neocymosa,
Conostylis pauciflora,
Conostylis petrophiloides,
Conostylis phathyrantha,
Conostylis prolifera,
Conostylis pusilla,
Conostylis resinosa,
Conostylis robusta,
Conostylis rogeri,
Conostylis scorsiflora,
Conostylis seminuda,
Conostylis serrulata,
Conostylis setigera,
Conostylis setosa,
Conostylis stylidioides,
Conostylis teretifolia,
Conostylis teretiuscula,
Conostylis tomentosa,
Conostylis vaginata,
Conostylis villosa,
Conostylis wonganensis,
Species in the Haemodoraceae family
Anigozanthos bicolor,
Anigozanthos flavidus,
Anigozanthos gabrielae,
Anigozanthos humilis,
Anigozanthos kalbarriensis,
Anigozanthos manglesii,
Anigozanthos onycis,
Anigozanthos preissii,
Anigozanthos pulcherrimus,
Anigozanthos rufus,
Anigozanthos viridis,
Barberetta aurea,
Blancoa canescens,
Conostylis aculeata,
Conostylis albescens,
Conostylis androstemma,
Conostylis angustifolia,
Conostylis argentea,
Conostylis aurea,
Conostylis bealiana,
Conostylis bracteata,
Conostylis breviscapa,
Conostylis candicans,
Conostylis canteriata,
Conostylis caricina,
Conostylis crassinerva,
Conostylis deplexa,
Conostylis dielsii,
Conostylis drummondii,
Conostylis festucacea,
Conostylis hiemalis,
Conostylis juncea,
Conostylis latens,
Conostylis laxiflora,
Conostylis lepidospermoides,
Conostylis micrantha,
Conostylis misera,
Conostylis neocymosa,
Conostylis pauciflora,
Conostylis petrophiloides,
Conostylis phathyrantha,
Conostylis prolifera,
Conostylis pusilla,
Conostylis resinosa,
Conostylis robusta,
Conostylis rogeri,
Conostylis scorsiflora,
Conostylis seminuda,
Conostylis serrulata,
Conostylis setigera,