Status:
valid
Authors:
Leenh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Blumea 13: 126 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555362
Common Names
- Australian Atalaya
- Mountain Atalaya
- Mysore Atalaya
Synonyms
- Sapindus australis Benth. [unknown]
- Atalaya australis Radlk. [unknown]
Description
Atalaya australiana (also called Australian-atalaya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is a small shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry forests and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Atalaya australiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Atalaya australiana is white in colour and has five petals. The seed is small and round, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Atalaya australiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.
Where to Find Atalaya australiana
Atalaya australiana can be found in Australia.
Atalaya australiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Atalaya australiana?
Atalaya australiana
What is the common name of Atalaya australiana?
Australian Atalaya
What is the natural habitat of Atalaya australiana?
Tropical forests
Species in the Atalaya genus
Atalaya angustifolia,
Atalaya australiana,
Atalaya calcicola,
Atalaya capensis,
Atalaya collina,
Atalaya hemiglauca,
Atalaya multiflora,
Atalaya natalensis,
Atalaya oligoclada,
Atalaya papuana,
Atalaya rigida,
Atalaya salicifolia,
Atalaya sericopetala,
Atalaya variifolia,
Atalaya alata,
Atalaya brevialata,
Species in the Sapindaceae family