Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
australis
ID:
921747

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cogn.) Porto & Brade

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Arq. Inst. Biol. Veg. 2: 208 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921082



Common Names

  • Constantia Australis
  • Australis Grass
  • Southern Grass


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Description

Constantia australis (also called 'Flamingo Flower', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical rainforests, cloud forests, and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Constantia australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Constantia australis has small white flowers and small, black, round seeds. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Constantia australis can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, sandy soil and should be kept in partial shade. Water regularly, but do not overwater. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Constantia australis

Constantia australis is native to Australia and can be found in the dry savannas of the country.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-46667: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
Alexander Curt Brade (1881-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brade' in the authors string.
Paulo de Campos Porto (1889-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Porto' in the authors string.