Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
australasicus
ID:
398265

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 68: 75 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397597

Common Names

  • Plagiobothrys Australasicus
  • Australian Popcorn Flower
  • Australian Plagiobothrys

Searching for Plagiobothrys australasicus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Plagiobothrys elachanthus I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Allocarya australasica Greene [unknown]
  • Allocarya elachnantha (F.Muell.) Brand [unknown]
  • Eritrichium australasicum DC. [unknown]
  • Heliotropium elachanthum F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Plagiobothrys australasicus (also called 'Southern Popcornflower', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows in dry meadows, deserts, and along rocky slopes. It has a rosette of lance-shaped leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Plagiobothrys australasicus is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has attractive, bright green foliage and produces small, white flowers in the spring. It is also known for its ability to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plagiobothrys australasicus is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.

Searching for Plagiobothrys australasicus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Plagiobothrys australasicus is a hardy annual that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed.

Where to Find Plagiobothrys australasicus

Plagiobothrys australasicus is native to Australia, where it can be found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and shrublands.

Plagiobothrys australasicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plagiobothrys australasicus?

Plagiobothrys australasicus

What is the common name of Plagiobothrys australasicus?

Australian Popcorn Flower

What type of plant is Plagiobothrys australasicus?

Annual Flower

Species in the Plagiobothrys genus

Plagiobothrys lithocaryus, Plagiobothrys hystriculus, Plagiobothrys hirtus, Plagiobothrys lamprocarpus, Plagiobothrys plurisepalus, Plagiobothrys orthostatus, Plagiobothrys myosotoides, Plagiobothrys australasicus, Plagiobothrys glaber, Plagiobothrys tenellus, Plagiobothrys tenuifolius, Plagiobothrys figuratus, Plagiobothrys calandrinioides, Plagiobothrys scouleri, Plagiobothrys congestus, Plagiobothrys macbridei, Plagiobothrys uncinatus, Plagiobothrys gracilis, Plagiobothrys acanthocarpus, Plagiobothrys arizonicus, Plagiobothrys austinae, Plagiobothrys bracteatus, Plagiobothrys canescens, Plagiobothrys chorisianus, Plagiobothrys distantiflorus, Plagiobothrys fulvus, Plagiobothrys glyptocarpus, Plagiobothrys greenei, Plagiobothrys hispidus, Plagiobothrys humistratus, Plagiobothrys infectivus, Plagiobothrys jonesii, Plagiobothrys tener, Plagiobothrys torreyi, Plagiobothrys trachycarpus, Plagiobothrys undulatus, Plagiobothrys humilis, Plagiobothrys leptocladus, Plagiobothrys mollis, Plagiobothrys nothofulvus, Plagiobothrys orientalis, Plagiobothrys armeriifolius, Plagiobothrys collinus, Plagiobothrys corymbosus, Plagiobothrys germaini, Plagiobothrys oppositifolius, Plagiobothrys polycaulis, Plagiobothrys pratensis, Plagiobothrys procumbens, Plagiobothrys pulchellus,

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,