Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
prolifera
ID:
362913

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 6: 486 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362245

Common Names

  • Prolifera
  • Cotton Star-flower
  • Cotton Star

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Synonyms

  • Conostylis racemosa Benth. [unknown]

Description

Conostylis prolifera (also called Proliferous 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 prolifera 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

The flower of Conostylis prolifera 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 prolifera 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 prolifera

Conostylis prolifera is native to Western Australia.

Conostylis prolifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conostylis prolifera?

Conostylis prolifera

What is the common name of Conostylis prolifera?

Proliferous Conostylis

What is the habitat of Conostylis prolifera?

It is found in open, sandy areas in the south-west of 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-234396: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.