Stemona australiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australiana
ID:
754463
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) C.H.Wright
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 32: 496 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000753796
Common Names
- Stemona australiana
- Australian Stemona
- Australian Stemonaceae
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stemona australiana (also called Australian Rattan, among many other common names) is a species of rattan palm native to Australia. It is a climbing plant with long, slender stems that can reach up to 15 m in length. It is found in tropical rainforests, mangroves, and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Stemona australiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stemona australiana has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stemona australiana is a hardy evergreen shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. The plant should be grown in full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering.
Where to Find Stemona australiana
Stemona australiana is found in Australia.
Stemona australiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stemona australiana?
Stemona australiana
What is the common name of Stemona australiana?
Australian Stemona
What type of plant is Stemona australiana?
Herb
Species in the Stemona genus
Stemona prostrata, Stemona angusta, Stemona lucida, Stemona aphylla, Stemona cochinchinensis, Stemona kerrii, Stemona mairei, Stemona pierrei, Stemona squamigera, Stemona collinsae, Stemona australiana, Stemona burkillii, Stemona curtisii, Stemona griffithiana, Stemona japonica, Stemona javanica, Stemona kurzii, Stemona parviflora, Stemona sessilifolia, Stemona tuberosa, Stemona phyllantha, Stemona involuta, Stemona rupestris, Stemona hirtella, Stemona namkhunensis, Stemona fimbritepala,
Species in the Stemonaceae family
Croomia heterosepala, Croomia japonica, Croomia pauciflora, Croomia saitoana, Croomia hyugaensis, Croomia kinoshitae, Pentastemona egregia, Pentastemona sumatrana, Stemona prostrata, Stemona angusta, Stemona lucida, Stemona aphylla, Stemona cochinchinensis, Stemona kerrii, Stemona mairei, Stemona pierrei, Stemona squamigera, Stemona collinsae, Stemona australiana, Stemona burkillii, Stemona curtisii, Stemona griffithiana, Stemona japonica, Stemona javanica, Stemona kurzii, Stemona parviflora, Stemona sessilifolia, Stemona tuberosa, Stemona phyllantha, Stemona involuta, Stemona rupestris, Stemona hirtella, Stemona namkhunensis, Stemona fimbritepala, Stichoneuron caudatum, Stichoneuron membranaceum, Stichoneuron bognerianum, Stichoneuron calcicola, Stichoneuron halabalense,
References
Charles Henry Wright (1864-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Wright' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:742800-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.