Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umbellata
ID:
557653

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 10: 50 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556985

Common Names

  • Aulaya purpurea
  • Purpurea Aulaya
  • Purpurea False Foxglove

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Synonyms

  • Protea aulacea Thunb. [unknown]
  • Protea cneorifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Protea umbellata Thunb. [unknown]
  • Aulax cneorifolia Knight [unknown]

Description

Aulax umbellata (also called False Foxglove, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem with a terminal umbel of white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woods, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Aulax umbellata is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aulax umbellata has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aulax umbellata is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Aulax umbellata

Aulax umbellata is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Aulax umbellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aulax umbellata?

Aulax umbellata

What is the common name of Aulax umbellata?

No common name

Where is Aulax umbellata native to?

Central Asia

Species in the Aulax genus

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,

References