Symbolanthus australis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
1270390
Status:
valid
Authors:
Struwe
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 8: 20 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269728
Common Names
- Australis Symbolanthus
- Australis Locoweed
- Australis Milkvetch
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Symbolanthus australis (also called the Australian Symbolanthus, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Philippines. It has a slender stem, with a crown of small, white flowers. It is found in humid, tropical forests, typically at elevations of 1000-2000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Symbolanthus australis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fatigue, anemia, and other ailments. It is also used as an herbal supplement to boost the immune system and improve digestion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Symbolanthus australis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Symbolanthus australis is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers sunny, dry conditions and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings or by collecting and sowing the seeds.
Where to Find Symbolanthus australis
Symbolanthus australis is native to the western United States and is found in California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.
Symbolanthus australis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symbolanthus australis?
Symbolanthus australis
What is the common name of Symbolanthus australis?
Australian Symbolanthus
What is the natural habitat of Symbolanthus australis?
Dry, rocky areas
Species in the Symbolanthus genus
Symbolanthus anomalus, Symbolanthus aureus, Symbolanthus camanensis, Symbolanthus gaultherioides, Symbolanthus superbus, Symbolanthus elisabethae, Symbolanthus yaviensis, Symbolanthus vasculosus, Symbolanthus huachamacariensis, Symbolanthus sessilis, Symbolanthus pulcherrimus, Symbolanthus rosmarinifolius, Symbolanthus alboarenicola, Symbolanthus condorensis, Symbolanthus incaicus, Symbolanthus jasonii, Symbolanthus nebulosus, Symbolanthus pascoensis, Symbolanthus calygonus, Symbolanthus microphyllus, Symbolanthus obscure-rosaceus, Symbolanthus pauciflorus, Symbolanthus brittonianus, Symbolanthus daturoides, Symbolanthus pterocalyx, Symbolanthus tetrapterus, Symbolanthus australis, Symbolanthus mathewsii, Symbolanthus argyreus, Symbolanthus frigidus, Symbolanthus stuebelii,
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
Lena Struwe (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Struwe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:327460-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.