Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
caricina
ID:
362614

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Sketch Veg. Swan R. : 45 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361946

Common Names

  • Conostylis Caricina
  • Caricina Conostylis
  • Caricina Conostylis-bush

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Description

Conostylis caricina (also called Common Hair-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and narrow, grass-like leaves. It is native to Western Australia and is found in sandy soils in heathland and shrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Conostylis caricina is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as a low-maintenance garden plant. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Conostylis caricina sub. caricina Lindl.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Conostylis caricina has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Conostylis caricina 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 caricina

Conostylis caricina is native to Australia. It can be found in open woodlands, heathlands, and grasslands.

Conostylis caricina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conostylis caricina?

Conostylis caricina

What is the common name of Conostylis caricina?

Woolly Cottonheads

What is the natural habitat of Conostylis caricina?

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-234353: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.