Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
australis
ID:
967965

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(1): 103 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967303

Common Names

  • Forsteronia
  • Fringed Star
  • Australian Star

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Description

Forsteronia australis (also called Southern Forsteronia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Amazon region of Brazil, and is found in tropical rainforests and wetter areas of the savanna. It has white flowers and its leaves are elliptic to obovate, with a length of 5-10 cm and a width of 2-4 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Forsteronia australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Forsteronia australis has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Forsteronia australis is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Forsteronia australis

Forsteronia australis is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Species in the Forsteronia genus

Forsteronia acouci, Forsteronia adenobasis, Forsteronia affinis, Forsteronia amazonica, Forsteronia amblybasis, Forsteronia apurensis, Forsteronia australis, Forsteronia brevifolia, Forsteronia chiriquensis, Forsteronia cordata, Forsteronia correntina, Forsteronia diospyrifolia, Forsteronia domatiella, Forsteronia duckei, Forsteronia elachista, Forsteronia glabrescens, Forsteronia gracilis, Forsteronia graciloides, Forsteronia guyanensis, Forsteronia laurifolia, Forsteronia leptocarpa, Forsteronia linearis, Forsteronia lucida, Forsteronia manausana, Forsteronia mollis, Forsteronia montana, Forsteronia myriantha, Forsteronia obtusiloba, Forsteronia paludosa, Forsteronia paraensis, Forsteronia pilosa, Forsteronia pubescens, Forsteronia pycnothyrsus, Forsteronia refracta, Forsteronia rufa, Forsteronia schomburgkii, Forsteronia simulans, Forsteronia spicata, Forsteronia subcordata, Forsteronia tarapotensis, Forsteronia thyrsoidea, Forsteronia umbellata, Forsteronia velloziana, Forsteronia wilsonii, Forsteronia pandurtata,

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,

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