Xanthosia tasmanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Domin
Source:
ksu
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 4: 298 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428769
Common Names
- Xanthosia tasmanica
- Tasmanian Xanthosia
- Tasmanian Xanthosia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Xanthosia tasmanica (also called Tasmanian Xanthosia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows up to 1m tall and has yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Xanthosia tasmanica has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach problems, and malaria. It is also used as an insect repellent and as a flavoring in food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Xanthosia tasmanica has yellow flowers with a purple center. Seeds: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have yellow-green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Xanthosia tasmanica is a tropical orchid that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into two or more sections and each section should be planted in a separate pot. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Xanthosia tasmanica
Xanthosia tasmanica can be found in Australia.
Xanthosia tasmanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xanthosia tasmanica?
Xanthosia tasmanica
What is the common name of Xanthosia tasmanica?
Tasmanian Sunray
What is the natural habitat of Xanthosia tasmanica?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Xanthosia genus
Xanthosia pinnatisecta, Xanthosia pilosa, Xanthosia peduncularis, Xanthosia leiophylla, Xanthosia juncea, Xanthosia huegelii, Xanthosia rotundifolia, Xanthosia silvatica, Xanthosia fruticulosa, Xanthosia eichleri, Xanthosia dissecta, Xanthosia collina, Xanthosia ciliata, Xanthosia candida, Xanthosia atkinsoniana, Xanthosia tridentata, Xanthosia tomentosa, Xanthosia ternifolia, Xanthosia tenuior, Xanthosia tasmanica, Xanthosia stellata, Xanthosia singuliflora, Xanthosia scopulicola, Xanthosia kochii,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,
References
Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:850030-1: Based on the initial data import