Omphalea queenslandiae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
queenslandiae
ID:
256243
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.M.Bailey
Source:
wcs
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Rep. Bellenden-Ker Range : 58 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255575
Common Names
- Omphalea Queenslandiae
- Queenslandiae Omphalea
- Queenslandiae
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Omphalea queenslandiae (also called 'Queenslandiae Omphalea', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to tropical Southeast Asia and grows in humid, lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Omphalea queenslandiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Omphalea queenslandiae has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Omphalea queenslandiae is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Omphalea queenslandiae
Omphalea queenslandiae can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Australia.
Omphalea queenslandiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Omphalea queenslandiae?
Omphalea queenslandiae
What is the family of Omphalea queenslandiae?
Euphorbiaceae
What is the common name of Omphalea queenslandiae?
Queenslandiae
Species in the Omphalea genus
Omphalea ankaranensis, Omphalea bracteata, Omphalea brasiliensis, Omphalea celata, Omphalea commutata, Omphalea diandra, Omphalea ekmanii, Omphalea grandifolia, Omphalea hypoleuca, Omphalea malayana, Omphalea mansfeldiana, Omphalea occidentalis, Omphalea oleifera, Omphalea oppositifolia, Omphalea palmata, Omphalea papuana, Omphalea queenslandiae, Omphalea sargentii, Omphalea triandra, Omphalea trichotoma,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-139037: Based on the initial data import
Frederick Manson Bailey (1827-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Bailey' in the authors string.