Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
452187

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat. 9: 480 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451519



Common Names

  • Maoutia Australis
  • Southern Maoutia
  • Southern Mollia


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Description

Maoutia australis (also called Southern Maoutia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with white flowers and a yellow center. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Maoutia australis is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maoutia australis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maoutia australis is a perennial herb that is native to Africa. It is easily grown from seed and can be propagated by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Maoutia australis

Maoutia australis is native to India and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Maoutia australis FAQ

What type of plant is Maoutia australis?

Maoutia australis is a perennial shrub.

What is the growth habit of Maoutia australis?

Maoutia australis is an upright, spreading shrub.

What is the soil type suitable for Maoutia australis?

Maoutia australis prefers moist, well-drained soil.

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,

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