Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
569521

Status:
valid

Authors:
Decne.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Voy. Pôle Sud 2: 87 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568853

Common Names

  • Boopis Australis
  • Australis Boopis
  • Boopis Australis Plant

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Synonyms

  • Acarpha australis Griseb. [unknown]
  • Boopis australis hickenii Pontiroli [unknown]
  • Boopis australis leptophylla Hicken [unknown]
  • Boopis australis squarrosa Reiche [unknown]
  • Boopis leptophylla Speg. [unknown]
  • Boopis squarrosa Miers [unknown]
  • Boopis australis australis [unknown]

Description

Boopis australis (also called Southern Boopis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the family Bonnetiaceae, native to the tropical forests of South America. It has a slender trunk and an open, rounded crown. The leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate-lanceolate, with entire margins. The flowers are small, white, and fragrant, and the fruits are drupes.

Uses & Benefits

Boopis australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Boopis australis is white with yellowish-green veins, and it has a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boopis australis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Boopis australis

Boopis australis is native to the Andes Mountains in Colombia and Venezuela.

Boopis australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boopis australis?

Boopis australis

What is the common name of Boopis australis?

Australis Boopis

Where is Boopis australis found?

Boopis australis is found in South America, specifically in Argentina and Chile.

Species in the Calyceraceae family

Acicarpha bonariensis, Acicarpha obtusisepala, Acicarpha procumbens, Acicarpha runcinata, Acicarpha tribuloides, Boopis andicola, Boopis anthemoides, Boopis australis, Boopis breviscapa, Boopis bupleuroides, Boopis castillonii, Boopis chubutensis, Boopis filifolia, Boopis gracilis, Boopis graminea, Boopis itatiaiae, Boopis juergensii, Boopis multicaulis, Boopis patagonica, Boopis pusilla, Boopis raffaellii, Boopis pterocalyx, Boopis necronensis, Calycera balsamitifolia, Calycera boopidea, Calycera calcitrapa, Calycera crassifolia, Calycera eryngioides, Calycera herbacea, Calycera horrida, Calycera lanata, Calycera leucanthema, Calycera pulvinata, Calycera sessiliflora, Calycera sympaganthera, Calycera eryngioides, Calycera leucanthema, Gamocarpha alpina, Gamocarpha angustifolia, Gamocarpha dentata, Gamocarpha gilliesii, Gamocarpha ligulata, Gamocarpha polycephala, Gamocarpha selliana, Moschopsis caleopuensis, Moschopsis leyboldi, Moschopsis monocephala, Moschopsis rosulata, Moschopsis subandina, Moschopsis trilobata,

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