Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
726051

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Pl. Life 37: 71 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725384



Common Names

  • Phycella australis
  • Australian Bell Orchid
  • Fairy Bell Orchid


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Description

Phycella australis (also called Southern Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower, Wax Plant, and Wax Vine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a woody vine with thick, succulent leaves and clusters of star-shaped, fragrant flowers. It is native to Australia, and is found in tropical forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Phycella australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and indoors. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phycella australis has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and covered with a fleshy, orange-brown aril. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phycella australis is an evergreen, perennial climber that is best grown in a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Phycella australis

Phycella australis is native to Australia and can be found in the south-east corner of the country.

Phycella australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phycella australis?

Phycella australis

What are the common names of Phycella australis?

Phycella australis is also known as the Southern Star Jasmine.

What is the natural habitat of Phycella australis?

Phycella australis is native to Australia.

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-285432: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.