Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
villosa
ID:
334884

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.C.Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 21: 388 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334216

Common Names

  • Wendlandia villosa
  • Villosa Wendlandia
  • Wendlandia

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Description

Wendlandia villosa (also called 'Hairy Wendlandia', among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 8m tall. It is native to Australia, and it is found in rainforest, wet sclerophyll forest and dry sclerophyll forest. It has small, dark green, hairy leaves and clusters of white or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Wendlandia villosa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be used in gardens, borders, and containers. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wendlandia villosa is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of Wendlandia villosa is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Wendlandia villosa are small, oval-shaped seedlings with white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wendlandia villosa is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Wendlandia villosa

Wendlandia villosa can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Wendlandia villosa FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Wendlandia villosa?

Wendlandia villosa is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

What are the common names of Wendlandia villosa?

Common names of Wendlandia villosa include Himalayan Wendlandia and Indian Wendlandia.

What are the uses of Wendlandia villosa?

Wendlandia villosa is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Species in the Wendlandia genus

Wendlandia aberrans, Wendlandia acuminata, Wendlandia amocana, Wendlandia andamanica, Wendlandia angustifolia, Wendlandia appendiculata, Wendlandia arabica, Wendlandia arborescens, Wendlandia augustinii, Wendlandia basistaminea, Wendlandia bicuspidata, Wendlandia bouvardioides, Wendlandia brachyantha, Wendlandia brevipaniculata, Wendlandia brevituba, Wendlandia buddlejacea, Wendlandia budleioides, Wendlandia burkillii, Wendlandia cambodiana, Wendlandia cavaleriei, Wendlandia connata, Wendlandia coriacea, Wendlandia dasythyrsa, Wendlandia densiflora, Wendlandia erythroxylon, Wendlandia ferruginea, Wendlandia formosana, Wendlandia fulva, Wendlandia gamblei, Wendlandia glabrata, Wendlandia glomerulata, Wendlandia guangdongensis, Wendlandia heyneana, Wendlandia heynei, Wendlandia inclusa, Wendlandia jingdongensis, Wendlandia junghuhniana, Wendlandia lauterbachii, Wendlandia laxa, Wendlandia ligustrina, Wendlandia ligustroides, Wendlandia litseifolia, Wendlandia longidens, Wendlandia longipedicellata, Wendlandia luzoniensis, Wendlandia merrilliana, Wendlandia myriantha, Wendlandia nervosa, Wendlandia nitens, Wendlandia nobilis,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-214554: Based on the initial data import
Wei Chiu Chen (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Chen' in the authors string.