Gymnostoma australianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australianum
ID:
713850
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.A.S.Johnson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 3: 202 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713183
Common Names
- Gymnostoma australianum
- Australian Gymnostoma
- Austral Gymnostoma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gymnostoma australianum (also called Australian Rice Flower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 6 m tall. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, scrub, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnostoma australianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnostoma australianum has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gymnostoma australianum can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, divide the plant in early spring and replant in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and fertilize regularly.
Where to Find Gymnostoma australianum
Gymnostoma australianum is native to Australia.
Gymnostoma australianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnostoma australianum?
Gymnostoma australianum
What is the common name of Gymnostoma australianum?
Australian Gymnostoma
What is the natural habitat of Gymnostoma australianum?
Gymnostoma australianum is native to Australia and New Zealand
Species in the Gymnostoma genus
Gymnostoma australianum, Gymnostoma chamaecyparis, Gymnostoma deplancheanum, Gymnostoma glaucescens, Gymnostoma intermedium, Gymnostoma leucodon, Gymnostoma nobile, Gymnostoma nodiflorum, Gymnostoma papuanum, Gymnostoma poissonianum, Gymnostoma rumphianum, Gymnostoma sumatranum, Gymnostoma vitiense, Gymnostoma webbianum,
Species in the Casuarinaceae family
Allocasuarina hystricosa, Allocasuarina acuaria, Allocasuarina acutivalvis, Allocasuarina brachystachya, Allocasuarina campestris, Allocasuarina corniculata, Allocasuarina crassa, Allocasuarina decaisneana, Allocasuarina decussata, Allocasuarina defungens, Allocasuarina dielsiana, Allocasuarina diminuta, Allocasuarina distyla, Allocasuarina drummondiana, Allocasuarina duncanii, Allocasuarina eriochlamys, Allocasuarina fibrosa, Allocasuarina filidens, Allocasuarina fraseriana, Allocasuarina glareicola, Allocasuarina globosa, Allocasuarina grampiana, Allocasuarina grevilleoides, Allocasuarina gymnanthera, Allocasuarina helmsii, Allocasuarina huegeliana, Allocasuarina humilis, Allocasuarina inophloia, Allocasuarina lehmanniana, Allocasuarina littoralis, Allocasuarina luehmannii, Allocasuarina mackliniana, Allocasuarina media, Allocasuarina microstachya, Allocasuarina misera, Allocasuarina monilifera, Allocasuarina muelleriana, Allocasuarina nana, Allocasuarina ophiolitica, Allocasuarina paludosa, Allocasuarina paradoxa, Allocasuarina pinaster, Allocasuarina portuensis, Allocasuarina pusilla, Allocasuarina ramosissima, Allocasuarina rigida, Allocasuarina robusta, Allocasuarina rupicola, Allocasuarina scleroclada, Allocasuarina simulans,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2836342: Based on the initial data import
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.