Oleandra australis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
1305550
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schwartsb. & J.Prado
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 106(3): 194. 2016 [19 Oct 2016]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318004
Common Names
- Oleandra Australis
- Australian Oleandra
- Australis Oleandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oleandra australis (also called Southern Oleandra, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is characterized by its small, white flowers and its linear-lanceolate leaves. It is found in grasslands, open fields and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Oleandra australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oleandra australis has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oleandra australis is a tropical plant native to Australia. It is an evergreen, shrub-like plant that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Oleandra australis
Oleandra australis is native to the Brazilian states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro. It can be found in humid, shady areas of the Atlantic Forest.
Oleandra australis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oleandra australis?
Oleandra australis
What is the family of Oleandra australis?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Oleandra australis?
Austral Daisy
Species in the Oleandra genus
Oleandra angusta, Oleandra coriacea, Oleandra sibbaldii, Oleandra vulpina, Oleandra werneri, Oleandra wallichii, Oleandra distenta, Oleandra articulata, Oleandra lehmannii, Oleandra pilosa, Oleandra guatemalensis, Oleandra bradei, Oleandra annetii, Oleandra decurrens, Oleandra zapatana, Oleandra cumingii, Oleandra musifolia, Oleandra undulata, Oleandra neriiformis, Oleandra baetae, Oleandra ejurana, Oleandra pistillaris, Oleandra australis, Oleandra brasiliana, Oleandra quartziticola,
Species in the Oleandraceae family
Oleandra angusta, Oleandra coriacea, Oleandra sibbaldii, Oleandra vulpina, Oleandra werneri, Oleandra wallichii, Oleandra distenta, Oleandra articulata, Oleandra lehmannii, Oleandra pilosa, Oleandra guatemalensis, Oleandra bradei, Oleandra annetii, Oleandra decurrens, Oleandra zapatana, Oleandra cumingii, Oleandra musifolia, Oleandra undulata, Oleandra neriiformis, Oleandra baetae, Oleandra ejurana, Oleandra pistillaris, Oleandra australis, Oleandra brasiliana, Oleandra quartziticola,
References
Jefferson Prado (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Prado' in the authors string.
Pedro Bond Schwartsburd (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwartsb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77161232-1: Based on the initial data import