Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Cunn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Geogr. Mem. New South Wales [Field] 364. 1825
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690954
Common Names
- Fieldia Australis
- Australis Fig
- Southern Fig
Synonyms
- Basileophyta friderici-augustii F.Muell. [unknown]
Description
Fieldia australis (also called Australian Fieldia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows in moist woods and thickets, and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.
Uses & Benefits
Fieldia australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used to provide food and shelter for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fieldia australis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and red fruit. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fieldia australis can be propagated from seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For division, carefully separate the clumps of the plant and replant them in a potting mix. Fieldia australis prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.
Where to Find Fieldia australis
Fieldia australis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Australia.
Fieldia australis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fieldia australis?
Fieldia australis
What is the common name of Fieldia australis?
Southern Fieldia
Where is Fieldia australis native to?
Australia
Species in the Fieldia genus
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum,
Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,