Thurnia polycephala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polycephala
ID:
573561
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schnee
Source:
wcs
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Venez. Ci. Nat. 8: 243 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572893
Common Names
- Thurnia polycephala
- Silver Brunia
- Silver Star
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thurnia polycephala (also called Many-headed Thurnia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white, star-shaped flowers. It is native to New Caledonia and is found in rocky outcrops, grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Thurnia polycephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in landscaping and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thurnia polycephala is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thurnia polycephala is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It is also possible to propagate it from cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Thurnia polycephala
Thurnia polycephala is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Thurnia polycephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thurnia polycephala?
Thurnia polycephala
What is the common name of Thurnia polycephala?
Polycephalous thurnia
What is the family of Thurnia polycephala?
Asteraceae
Species in the Thurnia genus
Species in the Thurniaceae family
References
Ludwig Schnee (1908-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schnee' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:252872-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.