Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
446537

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 443 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445869



Common Names

  • Australian Mudwort
  • Mudwort
  • Mudwort Mudwort


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Synonyms

  • Limosella aquatica tenuifolia (Wolfg. ex Hoffm.) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Limosella aquatica tenuifolia (J.P.Wolff) Pers. [unknown]

Description

Limosella australis (also called Southern Mudwort, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial plant in the Plantaginaceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, branched stem. It is native to North America and grows in wet, marshy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Limosella australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including coughs, colds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Limosella australis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Limosella australis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants in spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a sunny spot and watered regularly.

Where to Find Limosella australis

Limosella australis is native to the western United States, from California to Arizona.

Limosella australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Limosella australis?

Limosella australis

What is the common name of Limosella australis?

Southern Mudwort

What is the family of Limosella australis?

Plantaginaceae

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:329497-2: 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].