Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
australiensis
ID:
1139690

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steenis

Source:
tro

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Blumea 18: 564 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001139028



Common Names

  • Australiensis Rhamphicarpa
  • Rhamphicarpa australiensis
  • Australiensis Rhamphicarpa


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Description

Rhamphicarpa australiensis (also called Australian rhamphicarpa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in woodlands, thickets, and disturbed areas. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Rhamphicarpa australiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhamphicarpa australiensis has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and oval. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhamphicarpa australiensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Rhamphicarpa australiensis

Rhamphicarpa australiensis is native to Australia and can be found in the mountains of New South Wales and Victoria.

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Cornelis Gijsbert Gerrit Jan van Steenis (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steenis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808666-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].