Wallenia venosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venosa
ID:
1232994
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. W. I. : 394 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001232332
Common Names
- Wallenia
- Venosa
- Wallenia Venosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Wallenia venosa (also called 'Veiny Wallenia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and veiny leaves. It is native to Taiwan and is found in subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Wallenia venosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Wallenia venosa is small, yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are short and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Wallenia venosa is a tropical shrub native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is best done by cuttings or by seeds. The seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate.
Where to Find Wallenia venosa
Wallenia venosa is native to Central and South America, and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Wallenia venosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wallenia venosa?
Wallenia venosa
What is the common name of Wallenia venosa?
Veiny Wallenia
What is the natural habitat of Wallenia venosa?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Wallenia genus
Wallenia ilicifolia, Wallenia discolor, Wallenia apiculata, Wallenia aquifolia, Wallenia calyptrata, Wallenia crassifolia, Wallenia ekmanii, Wallenia elliptica, Wallenia erythrocarpa, Wallenia fawcettii, Wallenia formonensis, Wallenia gracilis, Wallenia hughsonii, Wallenia corymbosa, Wallenia punctulata, Wallenia purdieana, Wallenia sylvestris, Wallenia urbaniana, Wallenia lepperi, Wallenia yunquensis, Wallenia laurifolia, Wallenia venosa, Wallenia subverticillata, Wallenia bumelioides, Wallenia clusioides, Wallenia jacquinioides, Wallenia lamarckiana, Wallenia xylosteoides,
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,
References
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:267679-2: Based on the initial data import