Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
pungens
ID:
419174

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 536 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418506

Common Names

  • Vegaea Pungens
  • Pungens Vegaea
  • Vegaea

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Description

Vegaea pungens (also called Prickly Vegaea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and long, needle-like leaves. It is typically found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Vegaea pungens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is also known to be drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vegaea pungens is small, yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, hard nut. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vegaea pungens is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It is a low-growing shrub with small, white flowers and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant once established.

Where to Find Vegaea pungens

Vegaea pungens can be found in Australia, growing in dry grasslands.

Vegaea pungens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vegaea pungens?

Vegaea pungens

What is the common name of Vegaea pungens?

Pungent Vegaea

What is the natural habitat of Vegaea pungens?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Vegaea genus

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,