Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
australiana
ID:
709095

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.M.Black) G.D.Rowley

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Bradleya 12: 108 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000708428

Common Names

  • Grahamia australiana
  • Australiana Grahamia
  • Australiana

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Synonyms

  • Anacampseros australiana J.M.Black [unknown]

Description

Grahamia australiana (also called Grahamia australiana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is a perennial herb with white flowers that grows in grasslands in Australia.

Uses & Benefits

Grahamia australiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Grahamia australiana is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grahamia australiana is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Grahamia australiana should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Grahamia australiana

Grahamia australiana is native to Australia.

Grahamia australiana FAQ

What are the common names of Grahamia australiana?

Common names of Grahamia australiana include Australian Bellflower and Australian Bellflower.

What is the native range of Grahamia australiana?

Grahamia australiana is native to Australia.

What are the uses of Grahamia australiana?

Grahamia australiana is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.

Species in the Grahamia genus

Species in the Anacampserotaceae family

Anacampseros vanthielii, Anacampseros hillii, Anacampseros affinis, Anacampseros albidiflora, Anacampseros albissima, Anacampseros alstonii, Anacampseros alta, Anacampseros arachnoides, Anacampseros bayeriana, Anacampseros comptonii, Anacampseros crinita, Anacampseros decipiens, Anacampseros densifolia, Anacampseros depauperata, Anacampseros dielsiana, Anacampseros dinteri, Anacampseros filamentosa, Anacampseros fissa, Anacampseros gracilis, Anacampseros herreana, Anacampseros karasmontana, Anacampseros kurtzii, Anacampseros lanceolata, Anacampseros lanigera, Anacampseros mallei, Anacampseros marlothii, Anacampseros meyeri, Anacampseros namaquensis, Anacampseros nebrownii, Anacampseros nitida, Anacampseros papyracea, Anacampseros paradoxa, Anacampseros parviflora, Anacampseros pisina, Anacampseros prominens, Anacampseros quinaria, Anacampseros recurvata, Anacampseros retusa, Anacampseros rhodesica, Anacampseros rubroviridis, Anacampseros rufescens, Anacampseros ruschii, Anacampseros schoenlandii, Anacampseros scopata, Anacampseros starkiana, Anacampseros subnuda, Anacampseros telephiastrum, Anacampseros tomentosa, Anacampseros truncata, Anacampseros ustulata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2831592: Based on the initial data import
John McConnell Black (1855-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Black' in the authors string.
Gordon Douglas Rowley (1921-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.D.Rowley' in the authors string.