Status:
valid
Authors:
(Munro) Attigala, Kaththr. & L.G.Clark
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 174: 200 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340521
Common Names
- Kuruna densifolia
- Densifolia Kuruna
- Densifolia's Kuruna
Description
Kuruna densifolia (also called 'Kuruna', 'Kuruna bush' and 'Kuruna shrub', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, narrow, linear leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, open woodland and grassland areas.
Uses & Benefits
Kuruna densifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kuruna densifolia has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kuruna densifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that is best propagated through division or cuttings. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It is best to water regularly and fertilize lightly in the spring and summer.
Where to Find Kuruna densifolia
Kuruna densifolia is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Kuruna densifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kuruna densifolia?
Kuruna densifolia
What is the natural habitat of Kuruna densifolia?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
What is the average height of Kuruna densifolia?
Up to 5 m
Species in the Kuruna genus
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
Lakshmi Attigala: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Attigala' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77142392-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].