Leucopogon australis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
360218
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sieber ex DC.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 744 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359550
Common Names
- Southern Beard-heath
- Southern-beard Heath
- Southern Beard Heath
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leucopogon australis (also called Australian Beard-heath, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in heath and woodland areas.
Uses & Benefits
Leucopogon australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in revegetation projects and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leucopogon australis is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leucopogon australis is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Leucopogon australis
Leucopogon australis can be found in Australia and New Zealand.
Leucopogon australis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucopogon australis?
Leucopogon australis
What is the common name of Leucopogon australis?
Southern Beard-heath
What is the natural habitat of Leucopogon australis?
It is found in heathlands, woodlands and dry sclerophyll forests
Species in the Leucopogon genus
Leucopogon acicularis, Leucopogon affinis, Leucopogon altissimus, Leucopogon amplectens, Leucopogon amplexicaulis, Leucopogon apiculatus, Leucopogon assimllis, Leucopogon atherolepis, Leucopogon australis, Leucopogon bellignianus, Leucopogon borealis, Leucopogon bracteolaris, Leucopogon canaliculatus, Leucopogon capitellatus, Leucopogon carinatus, Leucopogon carinatus, Leucopogon cicatricatus, Leucopogon cinereus, Leucopogon cochlearifolius, Leucopogon collinus, Leucopogon compactus, Leucopogon concurvus, Leucopogon cordatus, Leucopogon corifolius, Leucopogon costatus, Leucopogon cryptanthus, Leucopogon cucullatus, Leucopogon cygnorum, Leucopogon denticulatus, Leucopogon denudatus, Leucopogon distans, Leucopogon elatior, Leucopogon elegans, Leucopogon exolacius, Leucopogon fasciculatus, Leucopogon fastigiata, Leucopogon fimbriatus, Leucopogon florulentus, Leucopogon fraternus, Leucopogon gelidus, Leucopogon gibbosus, Leucopogon gilbertii, Leucopogon glabellus, Leucopogon glabratus, Leucopogon glacialis, Leucopogon gnaphalioides, Leucopogon gracilis, Leucopogon gracillimus, Leucopogon heterophyllus, Leucopogon hirsutus,
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Franz Sieber (1789-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sieber' in the authors string.