Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
peschii
ID:
557957

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nel) Plowes

Source:
cmp

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Haseltonia 3: 54 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000557289

Common Names

  • Australluma peschii
  • Peschii Australluma
  • Peschii's Australluma

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Synonyms

  • Caralluma peschii Nel [unknown]

Description

Australluma peschii (also called Pesch's Australluma, 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

Australluma peschii 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 Australluma peschii is a white to pale pink, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Australluma peschii 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 Australluma peschii

Australluma peschii can be found in the tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Australluma peschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Australluma peschii?

Australluma peschii

What is the common name of Australluma peschii?

Pesch's Australluma

Where is Australluma peschii found?

Australia

Species in the Australluma genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Darrel C. H. Plowes (1925-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Plowes' in the authors string.
Gert Cornelius Nel (1885-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:986758-1: Based on the initial data import