Conostylis tomentosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
363076
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hopper
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 45: 463 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362408
Common Names
- Conostylis
- Woolly Conostylis
- Tomentose Conostylis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Conostylis tomentosa (also called Woolly Conostylis, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a tufted habit and small, white flowers. It is native to Australia, where it grows in sandy soils in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Conostylis tomentosa is an evergreen shrub that is often used as a low-growing hedge or border plant. It has small, silvery-green leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Conostylis tomentosa 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa
Conostylis tomentosa is native to Australia. It can be found in open woodlands, heathlands, and grasslands.
Conostylis tomentosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conostylis tomentosa?
Conostylis tomentosa
What type of plant is Conostylis tomentosa?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Conostylis tomentosa 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-234423: Based on the initial data import
Stephen Hopper (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hopper' in the authors string.