Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
australis
ID:
1320957

Status:
valid

Authors:
Friis, Wilmot-Dear & C.J.Chen

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 69: 302 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333411



Common Names

  • Debregeasia
  • Australis
  • Tropical Daisy


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Description

Debregeasia australis (also called 'Southern Debregeasia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the subtropical regions of East Asia. It has large, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Debregeasia australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Debregeasia australis are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Debregeasia australis is a perennial herb that is easily propagated by stem cuttings. Take stem cuttings in spring or summer and root them in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide partial shade. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Debregeasia australis

Debregeasia australis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Australia.

Debregeasia australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Debregeasia australis?

Debregeasia australis

What is the common name of Debregeasia australis?

Debregeasia Australis

What is the natural habitat of Debregeasia australis?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Ib Friis (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Friis' in the authors string.
Chia Jui Chen (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Chen' in the authors string.
Christine Melanie Wilmot-Dear (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilmot-Dear' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77120468-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.