Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
breviscapa
ID:
362546

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 301 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361878

Common Names

  • Conostylis breviscapa
  • Breviscapa Conostylis
  • Breviscapa Conostylis

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Description

Conostylis breviscapa (also called Breviscapa Conostylis, among many other common names) is an annual plant of the Boraginaceae family. It has a branched stem and a height of up to 10 cm. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry, sandy and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Conostylis breviscapa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a cut flower. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Conostylis breviscapa has white flowers with yellow anthers. Seed: The seeds are small, dark brown and round. Seedlings: The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Conostylis breviscapa is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Conostylis breviscapa

Conostylis breviscapa is found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Conostylis breviscapa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conostylis breviscapa?

Conostylis breviscapa

What is the common name of Conostylis breviscapa?

Short-spiked Cottonheads

What is the natural habitat of Conostylis breviscapa?

It is found in sandy soils in open woodland and heathland in Western Australia

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-234344: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.