Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
australiana
ID:
159931

Status:
valid

Authors:
Naudin

Source:
ipni

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 14: 59 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159260



Common Names

  • Australian Osbeckia
  • Australian Tree Violet
  • Tree Violet


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Synonyms

  • Osbeckia perangusta F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Osbeckia koolpinyahensis O.Schwarz [unknown]

Description

Osbeckia australiana (also called Australian Osbeckia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 4 meters in height. It is native to Australia and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Osbeckia australiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Osbeckia australiana has small, yellow flowers with white centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are short and stocky, with broad, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osbeckia australiana is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or by division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Osbeckia australiana

Osbeckia australiana is native to Australia and can be found in dry, open forests.

Osbeckia australiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osbeckia australiana?

Osbeckia australiana

What is the common name of Osbeckia australiana?

Australiana osbeckia

What is the natural habitat of Osbeckia australiana?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Osbeckia genus

Osbeckia tirunelvelica, Osbeckia australiana, Osbeckia aspericaulis, Osbeckia buxifolia, Osbeckia dolichophylla, Osbeckia ericoides, Osbeckia gracilis, Osbeckia lanata, Osbeckia melastomacea, Osbeckia moonii, Osbeckia parvifolia, Osbeckia rheedei, Osbeckia setoso-annulata, Osbeckia thorelii, Osbeckia walkeri, Osbeckia nayarii, Osbeckia abrahamii, Osbeckia cochinchinensis, Osbeckia octandra, Osbeckia bicolor, Osbeckia aspera, Osbeckia brachystemon, Osbeckia mehrana, Osbeckia reticulata, Osbeckia muralis, Osbeckia virgata, Osbeckia wynaadensis, Osbeckia chinensis, Osbeckia capitata, Osbeckia opipara, Osbeckia rostrata, Osbeckia nepalensis, Osbeckia crinita, Osbeckia rubicunda, Osbeckia nutans, Osbeckia stellata, Osbeckia leschenaultiana, Osbeckia zeylanica, Osbeckia travancorica, Osbeckia capitata, Osbeckia auricola, Osbeckia drepanosepala, Osbeckia heteranthera, Osbeckia saddlepeakensis, Osbeckia lanceolata, Osbeckia pendulifolia, Osbeckia sinensis, Osbeckia wightiana, Osbeckia luzoniensis, Osbeckia capitata,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,