Conostylis scorsiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scorsiflora
ID:
362952
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 1: 158 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362284
Common Names
- Scorsiflora
- Cotton Star-flower
- Cotton Star
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- Conostylis scorsiflora scorsiflora [unknown]
Description
Conostylis scorsiflora (also called Drooping 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 scorsiflora 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 scorsiflora 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Conostylis scorsiflora 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 scorsiflora
Conostylis scorsiflora is native to Western Australia.
Conostylis scorsiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conostylis scorsiflora?
Conostylis scorsiflora
What is the common name of Conostylis scorsiflora?
Scorched Conostylis
What is the habitat of Conostylis scorsiflora?
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-234405: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.