Status:
valid
Authors:
(Calabrese & F. Lara) F. Lara, Garilleti & Draper
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Frontiers in Plant Science. 12(629035): 15. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019019
Common Names
- Australoria chilensis
- Chilensis Australoria
- Chilean Australoria
Description
Australoria chilensis (also called Chilean Australoria, among many other common names) is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It has a black body with yellowish-white markings. It is native to Galicia, Spain and its habitats include forests, shrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Australoria chilensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and in traditional Chinese medicine as a diuretic and to treat fever, headache, and dizziness.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Australoria chilensis is yellow with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Australoria chilensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.
Where to Find Australoria chilensis
Australoria chilensis can be found in moist, shady areas in the eastern United States.
Australoria chilensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Australoria chilensis?
Australoria chilensis
What is the habitat of Australoria chilensis?
Grasslands and meadows
What is the size of Australoria chilensis?
3-4 mm
Species in the Australoria genus
Species in the Orthotrichaceae family
Cardotiella appendiculata,
Cardotiella quinquefaria,
Cardotiella renauldii,
Cardotiella secunda,
Cardotiella subappendiculata,
Cardotiella elimbata,
Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa,
Desmotheca apiculata,
Desmotheca brachiata,
Florschuetziella steerei,
Florschuetziella scaberrima,
Groutiella tumidula,
Groutiella chimborazensis,
Groutiella apiculata,
Groutiella husnotii,
Groutiella macrorrhyncha,
Groutiella mucronifolia,
Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha,
Groutiella thraustophylla,
Groutiella tomentosa,
Groutiella wagneriana,
Groutiella obtusa,
Groutiella maracaibensis,
Groutiella reesei,
Groutiella tuberculata,
Leiomitrium plicatum,
Leratia neocaledonica,
Leratia obtusifolia,
Leratia exigua,
Macrocoma tenuis,
Macrocoma orthotrichoides,
Macrocoma abyssinica,
Macrocoma brasiliensis,
Macrocoma iwatsukii,
Macrocoma frigida,
Macrocoma gastonyi,
Macrocoma lycopodioides,
Macrocoma pulchella,
Macromitrium chloromitrium,
Macromitrium perreflexum,
Macromitrium onraedtii,
Macromitrium sharpii,
Macromitrium lomasense,
Macromitrium fusco-aureum,
Macromitrium galipense,
Macromitrium gigasporum,
Macromitrium glabratum,
Macromitrium globirameum,
Macromitrium gracile,
Macromitrium greenmanii,