Ostrearia australiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australiana
ID:
384336
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 10: 131 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383668
Common Names
- Ostrearia Australiana
- Australian Ostrearia
- Australian-flowered Ostrearia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ostrearia australiana (also called Australian Oyster Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in coastal areas and in moist, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Ostrearia australiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ostrearia australiana has small white flowers with four petals and a single seed in the centre. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ostrearia australiana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and rooted in a moist medium such as sand or vermiculite. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.
Where to Find Ostrearia australiana
Ostrearia australiana can be found in tropical and subtropical wetlands in Australia.
Ostrearia australiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ostrearia australiana?
Ostrearia australiana
What is the common name of Ostrearia australiana?
Australian grasshopper
Where is Ostrearia australiana found?
Ostrearia australiana is found in tropical Africa
Species in the Ostrearia genus
Species in the Hamamelidaceae family
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References
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:430738-1: Based on the initial data import