Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
australis
ID:
376958

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Craib) T.N.Ho & S.W.Liu

Source:
ksu

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Bot. Bull. Acad. Sin. 43: 88 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376290

Common Names

  • Australian metagentiana
  • Australian ant
  • Australian myrmecia

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Description

Metagentiana australis (also called Southern Metagentiana, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, grass-like plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along the edges of forests and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Metagentiana australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metagentiana australis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metagentiana australis is a tropical plant that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant but needs regular watering during the summer months. It can be pruned to keep it in shape and to encourage more flowering.

Where to Find Metagentiana australis

Metagentiana australis is native to South America, and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Metagentiana australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metagentiana australis?

Metagentiana australis

What is the common name of Metagentiana australis?

Southern Metagentiana

What is the natural habitat of Metagentiana australis?

Dry woodlands and grasslands in South Africa

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
Shang Wu Liu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Liu' in the authors string.
Ting Nung Ho (1938-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.N.Ho' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:70028045-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.