Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
australe
ID:
1267129

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krapov.

Source:
tro

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 7: 39 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266467

Common Names

  • Southern modiolastrum
  • Southern false-cypress
  • Southern podocarpus

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Description

Modiolastrum australe (also called 'Southern Modiola', among many other common names) is an annual herb with a slender stem, native to the Mediterranean region and found in dry grasslands and open woodlands. It has pinnate leaves with several leaflets and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Modiolastrum australe is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes, soaps, and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Modiolastrum australe has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Modiolastrum australe is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and can be grown in a variety of soils. It should be fertilized in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Modiolastrum australe

Modiolastrum australe is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Modiolastrum australe FAQ

What is the scientific name of Modiolastrum australe?

Modiolastrum australe

What type of plant is Modiolastrum australe?

Herb

Where does Modiolastrum australe grow?

Mexico

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

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