Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
obliqua
ID:
617750

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guymer

Source:
cmp

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 7: 239 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617082



Common Names

  • Commersonia Obliqua
  • Obliqua
  • Oblique Commersonia


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Description

Commersonia obliqua (also called Oblique Commersonia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white, star-shaped flowers with oblique fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Commersonia obliqua has been used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It has also been used as a source of food and fuel, and the leaves can be used as fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Commersonia obliqua has small, white flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commersonia obliqua is a perennial shrub that is native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Commersonia obliqua

Commersonia obliqua is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the south-west of Western Australia.

Commersonia obliqua FAQ

What is the common name of Commersonia obliqua?

Oblique Commersonia

What is the natural habitat of Commersonia obliqua?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Australia.

What is the average height of Commersonia obliqua?

It can grow up to 2 meters in height.

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References