Guichenotia quasicalva - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quasicalva
ID:
712384
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.F.Wilkins
Source:
cmp
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 16: 352 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711717
Common Names
- Quasi-bald Guichenotia
- Quasi-bald-leaved Guichenotia
- Quasi-bald-leaf Guichenotia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guichenotia quasicalva (also called Bluebells, among many other common names) is a small shrub with bright blue bell-shaped flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Guichenotia quasicalva is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Guichenotia quasicalva has white flowers with yellow centres and long, narrow leaves. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Guichenotia quasicalva can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Guichenotia quasicalva
Guichenotia quasicalva is native to Australia and can be found in woodlands and grasslands.
Guichenotia quasicalva FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guichenotia quasicalva?
Guichenotia quasicalva
What is the common name of Guichenotia quasicalva?
Quasicalva
What is the natural habitat of Guichenotia quasicalva?
Dry open forests and woodlands
Species in the Guichenotia genus
Guichenotia alba, Guichenotia angustifolia, Guichenotia apetala, Guichenotia asteriskos, Guichenotia astropletha, Guichenotia basivirida, Guichenotia glandulosa, Guichenotia impudica, Guichenotia intermedia, Guichenotia ledifolia, Guichenotia macrantha, Guichenotia micrantha, Guichenotia quasicalva, Guichenotia sarotes, Guichenotia seorsiflora, Guichenotia tuberculata, Guichenotia anota,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2834837: Based on the initial data import
Carolyn F. Wilkins (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.F.Wilkins' in the authors string.