Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
lurida
ID:
334927

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gand.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 65: 68 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334259

Common Names

  • Westringia lurida
  • Dusky Westringia
  • Dusky Rosemary

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Description

Westringia lurida (also called Lurid Westringia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to Australia and grows in dry sclerophyll forest, heathland and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Westringia lurida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant in gardens and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Westringia lurida has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals, and the seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Westringia lurida is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is native to Australia. It is drought tolerant and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Westringia lurida

Westringia lurida is native to Australia.

Westringia lurida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Westringia lurida?

Westringia lurida

What is the common name of Westringia lurida?

Dull Westringia

What is the natural habitat of Westringia lurida?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

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