Pityrodia augustensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Munir
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 2: 120 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273980
Common Names
- Pityrodia augustensis
- Augusta Pityrodia
- Augusta Waterweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pityrodia augustensis (also called August's pityrodia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 4 m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in a variety of habitats, from coastal areas to the edges of rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Pityrodia augustensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pityrodia augustensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, slender leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pityrodia augustensis is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing, clumping palm that can reach heights of up to 8 m (26 ft). It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Pityrodia augustensis
Pityrodia augustensis can be found in Australia.
Pityrodia augustensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pityrodia augustensis?
Pityrodia augustensis
What is the common name of Pityrodia augustensis?
August Pityrodia
What is the natural habitat of Pityrodia augustensis?
Tropical rainforests and humid lowland forests
Species in the Pityrodia genus
Pityrodia augustensis, Pityrodia brynesii, Pityrodia canaliculata, Pityrodia chrysocalyx, Pityrodia gilruthiana, Pityrodia hemigenioides, Pityrodia jamesii, Pityrodia lanuginosa, Pityrodia lepidota, Pityrodia loricata, Pityrodia obliqua, Pityrodia puberula, Pityrodia pungens, Pityrodia salvifolia, Pityrodia scabra, Pityrodia serrata, Pityrodia spenceri, Pityrodia terminalis, Pityrodia ternifolia, Pityrodia viscida, Pityrodia iphthima,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-156704: Based on the initial data import
Ahmad Abid Munir (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munir' in the authors string.