Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
misera
ID:
362867

Status:
valid

Authors:
Endl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 2: 22 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362199

Common Names

  • Misera
  • Cotton Star-flower
  • Cotton Star

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Synonyms

  • Conostylis gladiata Benth. [unknown]

Description

Conostylis misera (also called Miserable Conostylis, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 12 inches tall and has yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in dry, open areas such as sand dunes, rocky slopes, and dry meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Conostylis misera 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Conostylis misera is a small yellow-green star-shaped flower. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Conostylis misera is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and chaparral. It can be propagated by seed or division. Sow seeds in a well-drained soil in the spring or fall. Divide clumps in the spring or fall. Plant in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Conostylis misera

Conostylis misera is native to Western Australia.

Conostylis misera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conostylis misera?

Conostylis misera

What type of plant is Conostylis misera?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Conostylis misera found?

It is found 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,

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