Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
australasius
ID:
676526

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pers.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 1: 465 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000675858



Common Names

  • Australian Eriostemon
  • Australian False Foxglove
  • Australian Wild Foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Crowea scabra Graham [unknown]
  • Eriostemon lanceolatus C.F.Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Eriostemon salicifollus Sm. [unknown]

Description

Eriostemon australasius (also called Australasian Eriostemon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows up to 0.5 m in height and has long, narrow leaves. It prefers to grow in moist, well-drained soils in sunny areas and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eriostemon australasius is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright and vibrant colours. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriostemon australasius is a yellow-orange color and is shaped like a funnel. The seed is a small, brown, flattened oval. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriostemon australasius can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil, and can tolerate dry periods once established. It is frost hardy.

Where to Find Eriostemon australasius

Eriostemon australasius is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales.

Eriostemon australasius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriostemon australasius?

Eriostemon australasius

What type of plant is Eriostemon australasius?

Perennial herb

What is the common name of Eriostemon australasius?

Australian eriostemon

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References