Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Rich.
Source:
tro
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Voy. Astrolabe 2: 159 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001237385
Common Names
- Tristellateia Australasiae
- Australasiae Tristellateia
- Australasiae Tristellateia Star
Description
Tristellateia australasiae (also called 'Australian Tristellateia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It typically grows in wet, tropical forests. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Tristellateia australasiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tristellateia australasiae are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and two opposite, sessile leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tristellateia australasiae is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It prefers full sun to partial shade and dry, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Division can also be done in early spring or late fall.
Where to Find Tristellateia australasiae
Tristellateia australasiae is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Tristellateia australasiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tristellateia australasiae?
Tristellateia australasiae
What is the common name of Tristellateia australasiae?
Australasiae Tristellateia
What is the natural habitat of Tristellateia australasiae?
It is found in the western United States and Canada
Species in the Tristellateia genus
Tristellateia pubescens,
Tristellateia greveana,
Tristellateia bernierana,
Tristellateia grandiflora,
Tristellateia sancti-andreae,
Tristellateia cordifolia,
Tristellateia acutifolia,
Tristellateia rigalii,
Tristellateia ambondrensis,
Tristellateia stenoptera,
Tristellateia ovalifolia,
Tristellateia dulcamara,
Tristellateia cocculifolia,
Tristellateia ambongensis,
Tristellateia goudotii,
Tristellateia isalensis,
Tristellateia bojerana,
Tristellateia madagascariensis,
Tristellateia stenactis,
Tristellateia squarrosa,
Tristellateia africana,
Tristellateia australasiae,
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii,
Acmanthera duckei,
Acmanthera fernandesii,
Acmanthera latifolia,
Acmanthera longifolia,
Acmanthera minima,
Acmanthera parviflora,
Acridocarpus adenophorus,
Acridocarpus alopecurus,
Acridocarpus alternifolius,
Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus,
Acridocarpus ballyi,
Acridocarpus camerunensis,
Acridocarpus chevalieri,
Acridocarpus chloropterus,
Acridocarpus congestus,
Acridocarpus congolensis,
Acridocarpus excelsus,
Acridocarpus glaucescens,
Acridocarpus hirundo,
Acridocarpus humbertii,
Acridocarpus humblotii,
Acridocarpus katangensis,
Acridocarpus ledermannii,
Acridocarpus longifolius,
Acridocarpus macrocalyx,
Acridocarpus mayumbensis,
Acridocarpus monodii,
Acridocarpus natalitius,
Acridocarpus oppositifolius,
Acridocarpus orientalis,
Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus,
Acridocarpus perrieri,
Acridocarpus plagiopterus,
Acridocarpus prasinus,
Acridocarpus scheffleri,
Acridocarpus smeathmannii,
Acridocarpus socotranus,
Acridocarpus spectabilis,
Acridocarpus staudtii,
Acridocarpus ugandensis,
Acridocarpus vanderystii,
Acridocarpus vivy,
Acridocarpus zanzibaricus,
Adelphia hiraea,
Adelphia macrophylla,
Adelphia mirabilis,
Adelphia platyrachis,
Aenigmatanthera doniana,
Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,