Conostylis crassinerva - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassinerva
ID:
362637
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.W.Green
Source:
wcs
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 85: 361 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361969
Common Names
- Thick-leaved Conostylis
- Thick-leaved Fringe-lily
- Thick-leaved Spider-orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Conostylis crassinerva (also called Thick-leaf Cone-flower, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and broad, grass-like leaves. It is native to Western Australia and is found in sandy soils in heathland and shrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Conostylis crassinerva 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 crassinerva sub. crassinerva J.W.GreenFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Conostylis crassinerva 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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Conostylis crassinerva 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 crassinerva
Conostylis crassinerva is native to Australia. It can be found in open woodlands, heathlands, and grasslands.
Conostylis crassinerva FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conostylis crassinerva?
Conostylis crassinerva
What is the common name of Conostylis crassinerva?
Thick-leaved Cottonheads
What is the natural habitat of Conostylis crassinerva?
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-234356: Based on the initial data import
John Green (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Green' in the authors string.