Nematanthus australis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
1273603
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chautems
Source:
tro
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Candollea 39(1): 287 (1984).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272941
Common Names
- Nematanthus australis
- Australian Nematanthus
- Southern Nematanthus
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Nematanthus australis (also called Australian Nematanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Australia, where it grows in rocky habitats. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. The leaves are ovate to lanceolate, and the flowers are yellow to orange.
Uses & Benefits
Nematanthus australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat respiratory problems, fever, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nematanthus australis has white flowers with five petals and a hairy calyx. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are hairy and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nematanthus australis is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is frost tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). Prune regularly to encourage bushy growth.
Where to Find Nematanthus australis
Nematanthus australis is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Nematanthus australis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nematanthus australis?
Nematanthus australis
What is the common name of Nematanthus australis?
Southern Goldfish Plant
Where is Nematanthus australis native to?
Brazil
Species in the Nematanthus genus
Nematanthus teixeiranus, Nematanthus bradei, Nematanthus punctatus, Nematanthus albus, Nematanthus kautskyi, Nematanthus pycnophyllus, Nematanthus wiehleri, Nematanthus sericeus, Nematanthus kuhlmannii, Nematanthus mattosianus, Nematanthus wettsteinii, Nematanthus gregarius, Nematanthus lanceolatus, Nematanthus crassifolius, Nematanthus corticola, Nematanthus strigillosus, Nematanthus villosus, Nematanthus hirtellus, Nematanthus fissus, Nematanthus australis, Nematanthus brasiliensis, Nematanthus fluminensis, Nematanthus fornix, Nematanthus fritschii, Nematanthus jolyanus, Nematanthus maculatus, Nematanthus mirabilis, Nematanthus monanthos, Nematanthus serpens, Nematanthus striatus, Nematanthus tessmannii, Nematanthus exsertus,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50261053: Based on the initial data import
Alain Chautems (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chautems' in the authors string.