Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exastia
ID:
1333151

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.F.Wilkins) C.F.Wilkins & Whitlock

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 28: 294 (2015 publ. 2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345605



Common Names

  • Seringia Exastia
  • Exastia Seringia
  • Exastia's Seringia


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Description

Seringia exastia (also called Exastia Seringia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Seringia exastia is a native Australian plant that is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Seringia exastia has small, white to pale yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have lance-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seringia exastia can be propagated by division or by seed. It requires a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be grown in well-draining, acidic soil and watered regularly. Fertilize the plant every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Seringia exastia

Seringia exastia can be found in South Africa.

Seringia exastia FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Seringia exastia?

Seringia exastia prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the ideal light for Seringia exastia?

Seringia exastia prefers bright, indirect light.

What type of soil does Seringia exastia need?

Seringia exastia prefers a well-draining, chunky soil mix.

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

Carolyn F. Wilkins (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.F.Wilkins' in the authors string.
Barbara Ann Whitlock (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Whitlock' in the authors string.