Conostylis teretifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
teretifolia
ID:
363045
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.W.Green
Source:
wcs
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 85: 360 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362377
Common Names
- Teretifolia
- Cotton Star-flower
- Cotton Star
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Conostylis teretifolia (also called Common Cone-flower, 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 teretifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and reduce erosion.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Conostylis teretifolia sub. teretifolia J.W.GreenFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Conostylis teretifolia is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with a curved, tubular shape. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Conostylis teretifolia is a perennial herb native to Australia. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions can be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Conostylis teretifolia
Conostylis teretifolia is native to Australia. It can be found in open woodlands, heathlands, and grasslands.
Conostylis teretifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conostylis teretifolia?
Conostylis teretifolia
What type of plant is Conostylis teretifolia?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Conostylis teretifolia 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-234419: Based on the initial data import
John Green (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Green' in the authors string.