Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cham. & Schltdl.) Griseb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Gent. : 150 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063728
Common Names
- Australe Gentian
- Australe Zygostigma
- Australe Zygostig
Description
Zygostigma australe (also called 'Southern zygostigma', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Gentianaceae. It is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, where it is found in forests and secondary habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Zygostigma australe is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zygostigma australe has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Where to Find Zygostigma australe
Zygostigma australe is native to Australia.
Species in the Zygostigma 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,