Status:
valid
Authors:
(Diels) S.T.Blake
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Contr. Queensland Herb. 12: 5 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729152
Common Names
- Idiospermum australiense
- Australian Idiospermum
- Australian Nut Orchid
Synonyms
- Calycanthus australiensis Diels [unknown]
Description
Idiospermum australiense (also called Australian Idiospermum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Australia. It has small, yellow-green flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests.
Uses & Benefits
Idiospermum australiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Idiospermum australiense has small, white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. The seeds are small and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Idiospermum australiense is a perennial plant native to Australia. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Idiospermum australiense
Idiospermum australiense is native to Australia.
Idiospermum australiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Idiospermum australiense?
Idiospermum australiense
What type of plant is Idiospermum australiense?
It is a flowering plant
What is the natural habitat of Idiospermum australiense?
It is native to Australia
Species in the Idiospermum genus
Species in the Calycanthaceae family
Calycanthus brockianus,
Calycanthus chinensis,
Calycanthus floridus,
Calycanthus occidentalis,
Chimonanthus campanulatus,
Chimonanthus grammatus,
Chimonanthus nitens,
Chimonanthus praecox,
Chimonanthus salicifolius,
Chimonanthus zhejiangensis,
Idiospermum australiense,