Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
glabristyla
ID:
188656

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jessup

Source:
ildis

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya2: 243 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187985

Common Names

  • Austrosteenisia glabristyla
  • Glabrous Stenisia
  • Stenisia Glabra

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Description

Austrosteenisia glabristyla (also called smooth-style austrosteenisia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia and New Guinea. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, and is often found in areas of low fertility. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellow or white. It produces pods containing edible seeds.

Uses & Benefits

Austrosteenisia glabristyla is a shrub that is used as a food source for native animals, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens. It can also be used for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Austrosteenisia glabristyla has yellow flowers with 5 petals. Its seeds are small, brown and round-shaped. Its seedlings have small, round-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Austrosteenisia glabristyla is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1-2m. It prefers well-drained soils in a sunny position and is frost tolerant. Propagation is from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer from semi-hardwood cuttings.

Where to Find Austrosteenisia glabristyla

Austrosteenisia glabristyla can be found in the south-west of Western Australia, in the area between Perth and Albany.

Austrosteenisia glabristyla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Austrosteenisia glabristyla?

Austrosteenisia glabristyla

What is the common name of Austrosteenisia glabristyla?

Glabrous-styled Austrosteenisia

Where does Austrosteenisia glabristyla grow?

Austrosteenisia glabristyla is native to Australia and grows in open forest and woodlands.

Species in the Fabaceae family