Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tzvelev) García-Mur. & Talavera
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Lagascalia 14: 108 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000759386
Common Names
- Australian Althenia
- Barrandon's Althenia
- Bilocular Althenia
Description
Althenia orientalis (also called Oriental Althenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and produces clusters of star-shaped flowers in shades of pink, white, and yellow. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Althenia orientalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of natural dyes. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as to treat skin infections, wounds, and inflammation.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Althenia orientalis sub. betpakdalensis (Tzvelev) García-Mur. & Talavera
Althenia orientalis sub. orientalis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Althenia orientalis are yellow, with pink and purple markings. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are short and have two or three green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Althenia orientalis can be propagated by division or seed. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in the spring or autumn. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in a well-draining seed starting mix and keep the soil moist. Germination can take up to three months. Plant the seedlings in a well-draining soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Althenia orientalis
Althenia orientalis can be found in Australia.
Althenia orientalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Althenia orientalis?
Althenia orientalis
What is the common name of Althenia orientalis?
Oriental Althenia
What is the natural habitat of Althenia orientalis?
It is native to Australia
Species in the Althenia genus
Althenia australis,
Althenia bilocularis,
Althenia cylindrocarpa,
Althenia filiformis,
Althenia orientalis,
Althenia preissii,
Althenia preisii,
Althenia marina,
Althenia patentifolia,
Althenia hearnii,
Althenia tzvelevii,
Species in the Potamogetonaceae family
Althenia australis,
Althenia bilocularis,
Althenia cylindrocarpa,
Althenia filiformis,
Althenia orientalis,
Althenia preissii,
Althenia preisii,
Althenia marina,
Althenia patentifolia,
Althenia hearnii,
Althenia tzvelevii,
Groenlandia densa,
Potamogeton anguillanus,
Potamogeton antaicus,
Potamogeton apertus,
Potamogeton torssandri,
Potamogeton australiensis,
Potamogeton uruguayensis,
Potamogeton zosteriformis,
Potamogeton tubulatus,
Potamogeton confinis,
Potamogeton cooperi,
Potamogeton bicupulatus,
Potamogeton sudermanicus,
Potamogeton cadburyae,
Potamogeton biformis,
Potamogeton biwaensis,
Potamogeton attenuatus,
Potamogeton tennesseensis,
Potamogeton prussicus,
Potamogeton pseudofriesii,
Potamogeton quinquenervius,
Potamogeton suboblongus,
Potamogeton subrufus,
Potamogeton subsessilis,
Potamogeton spirilliformis,
Potamogeton sarmaticus,
Potamogeton saxonicus,
Potamogeton schreberi,
Potamogeton scoliophyllus,
Potamogeton ripensis,
Potamogeton parmatus,
Potamogeton philippinensis,
Potamogeton heslop-harrisonii,
Potamogeton hoggarensis,
Potamogeton gessnacensis,
Potamogeton orientalis,
Potamogeton faurei,
Potamogeton ferrugineus,
Potamogeton grovesii,