Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
667815

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steinh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 9: 195 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667147



Common Names

  • Three-cornered Jack
  • Devil's Thorn
  • Austral Emex


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Synonyms

  • Emex centropodium Meisn. [unknown]

Description

Emex australis (also called Austral Emex, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygonaceae. It is native to Australia and New Zealand. It grows in moist grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Emex australis is used as an insect repellent and for treating digestive disorders, skin diseases, and fever. It is also used as a tonic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Emex australis is small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Emex australis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Emex australis

Emex australis is native to Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.

Emex australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Emex australis?

Emex australis

What is the common name of Emex australis?

Australian Emex

What is the natural habitat of Emex australis?

It is found in the temperate forests of Australia

Species in the Emex genus

Species in the Polygonaceae family

Acanthoscyphus parishii, Afrobrunnichia africana, Afrobrunnichia erecta, Antigonon flavescens, Antigonon guatimalense, Antigonon leptopus, Aristocapsa insignis, Atraphaxis intricata, Atraphaxis angustifolia, Atraphaxis aucheri, Atraphaxis avenia, Atraphaxis badghysi, Atraphaxis billardieri, Atraphaxis bracteata, Atraphaxis canescens, Atraphaxis caucasica, Atraphaxis compacta, Atraphaxis daghestanica, Atraphaxis decipiens, Atraphaxis frutescens, Atraphaxis grandiflora, Atraphaxis irtyschensis, Atraphaxis karataviensis, Atraphaxis kopetdagensis, Atraphaxis laetevirens, Atraphaxis macrocarpa, Atraphaxis manshurica, Atraphaxis muschketowii, Atraphaxis pungens, Atraphaxis pyrifolia, Atraphaxis rodinii, Atraphaxis seravschanica, Atraphaxis spinosa, Atraphaxis suaedifolia, Atraphaxis teretifolia, Atraphaxis virgata, Atraphaxis arianum, Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme, Atraphaxis toktogulicum, Brunnichia ovata, Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum,

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