Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
australiense
ID:
34536

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
146 1994

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033865



Common Names

  • Iotasperma australiense
  • Australian Iotasperma
  • Australiense Iotasperma


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Synonyms

  • Erigeron ambiguus F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Iotasperma australiense (also called Australian iotasperma, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate and entire. It is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Iotasperma australiense is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and to treat digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iotasperma australiense has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black with a white tuft at the end. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iotasperma australiense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. It can be propagated by seed in spring or autumn, or by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Iotasperma australiense

Iotasperma australiense is found in Australia.

Iotasperma australiense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iotasperma australiense?

Iotasperma australiense

What is the common name of Iotasperma australiense?

Australian Iotasperma

What is the natural habitat of Iotasperma australiense?

Grassy areas and meadows

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-132738: Based on the initial data import
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.