Silky Wilsonia
NameSilky Wilsonia
Scientific NameWilsonia humilis
Common NamesSilky Wilsonia, Silky Wilsonia-bush
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatFound in coastal salt marshes, saline flats, and estuarine environments, often in areas subject to periodic inundation. It is native to southern Australia.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actionsantioxidant
Traditional UsesSpecific traditional medicinal uses for Silky Wilsonia (*Wilsonia humilis*) are not widely documented in ethnobotanical literature. It is primarily known for its ecological role as a salt-tolerant plant in its native habitat.
Preparation Methodsinfusion,powder
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications or drug interactions are widely documented due to the lack of extensive research and traditional medicinal use.
Cultivation NotesThis plant thrives in saline or brackish soils and requires full sun exposure. It is highly tolerant of coastal conditions, including salt spray and periodic inundation, and can be propagated from seed or cuttings.
Raritycommon
Description
A prostrate or sprawling perennial herb, Silky Wilsonia features densely hairy, silvery-grey, succulent leaves. It produces small, star-shaped white flowers with prominent yellow stamens, clustered in the leaf axils along its stems.
