Juania australis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mart.) Drude ex Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Rep. Kew Gard. , App.: 57 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220210
Common Names
- Juania australis
- Australian Juania
- Australian Juania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juania australis (also called Southern Juania, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Brazil. It has white flowers and its leaves are lanceolate and serrated. It is found in dry forests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Juania australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Juania australis is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juania australis is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Juania australis
Juania australis is native to the Caribbean Islands.
Juania australis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juania australis?
Juania australis
What type of plant is Juania australis?
A palm
Where is Juania australis native to?
South America
Species in the Juania genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-105168: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Carl Georg Oscar Drude (1852-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drude' in the authors string.