Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
flaccida
ID:
557940

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Rich.) Wedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 235.60 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000557272

Common Names

  • Australina flaccida
  • Flaccid alyssum
  • Flaccid Basket of Gold

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Synonyms

  • Pouzolzia flaccida A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Australina schimperiana Wedd. [unknown]

Description

Australina flaccida (also called Flaccid Australina, among many other common names) is a small, perennial flowering plant with bright yellow flowers and small, grey-green leaves. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Australina flaccida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Australina flaccida is small and yellowish-green in color. The seeds are small and black, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and spindly, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Australina flaccida is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate dry conditions once established. It can be grown from seed, but germination is slow and erratic. Division is the preferred method of propagation.

Where to Find Australina flaccida

Australina flaccida can be found in the tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Australina flaccida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Australina flaccida?

Australina flaccida

What is the common name of Australina flaccida?

Flaccid Australina

Where is Australina flaccida found?

Australia

Species in the Australina genus

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

Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:850470-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.