Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
australis
ID:
1333401

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kenfack & Gereau

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Novon 24: 248 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345855



Common Names

  • Crotonogynopsis
  • Australis
  • Australian Croton


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Description

Crotonogynopsis australis (also called Southern Croton, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Crotonogynopsis australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a pleasant fragrance and is often used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crotonogynopsis australis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotonogynopsis australis is a shrub species native to Australia. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division of the stems. It prefers a sunny, well-drained location and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be kept in a well-draining soil and watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Crotonogynopsis australis

Crotonogynopsis australis is native to Australia.

Crotonogynopsis australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotonogynopsis australis?

Crotonogynopsis australis

What type of plant is Crotonogynopsis australis?

It is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family.

Where is Crotonogynopsis australis found?

It is found in Australia.

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

Roy Emile Gereau (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gereau' in the authors string.
David Kenfack (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kenfack' in the authors string.