Charpentiera australis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
600546
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sohmer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 24: 290 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599878
Common Names
- Charpentiera australis
- Australian Charpentiera
- Australian False Sarsaparilla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Charpentiera australis (also called 'Australian Charpentiera', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to Australia and is found in lowland forests and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Charpentiera australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and fragrant white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Charpentiera australis is white and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Charpentiera australis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and kept moist.
Where to Find Charpentiera australis
Charpentiera australis is native to Australia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Charpentiera australis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Charpentiera australis?
Charpentiera australis
What is the family of Charpentiera australis?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Charpentiera australis?
Australian Charpentiera
Species in the Charpentiera genus
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2715938: Based on the initial data import
Seymour Hans Sohmer (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sohmer' in the authors string.