Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Br.) G.Mans.
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Taxon 53: 725 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274098
Common Names
- Australis Schenkia
- Schenkia australis
- Schenkia
Description
Schenkia australis (also called Schenkia australis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Australia. It grows in dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Schenkia australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscape designs. It is also used in erosion control and to provide shade and shelter.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schenkia australis has small, white, star-shaped flowers that grow in clusters and have a sweet, honey-like scent. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green, with long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schenkia australis is a perennial plant native to Australia. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. To propagate from seeds, collect them when they are ripe and sow them on a moist, sterile, well-drained soil mix. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings from a healthy plant and place them in a moist, sterile, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Schenkia australis
Schenkia australis is found in the Caribbean, in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Schenkia australis FAQ
What type of plant is Schenkia australis?
Schenkia australis is a species of shrub.
Where is Schenkia australis found?
Schenkia australis is found in Australia.
What is the scientific classification of Schenkia australis?
Schenkia australis is a species of shrub in the family Schenkiaceae.
Species in the Schenkia genus
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
Guilhem Mansion: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Mans.' in the authors string.