Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
centralis
ID:
509175

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Telford

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 33: 130 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508507

Common Names

  • Austrobryonia Centralis
  • Centralis Austrobryonia
  • Centralis Bryonia

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Description

Austrobryonia centralis (also called Central Austrobryonia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, growing in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Austrobryonia centralis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers, and can also be used as a groundcover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Austrobryonia centralis has yellow-green flowers with five petals and a small, round seed capsule. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Austrobryonia centralis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Austrobryonia centralis

Austrobryonia centralis is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.

Austrobryonia centralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Austrobryonia centralis?

Austrobryonia centralis

What is the common name of Austrobryonia centralis?

Centralis

What is the natural habitat of Austrobryonia centralis?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2606384: Based on the initial data import
Ian R.H. Telford (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Telford' in the authors string.