Althenia australis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
760042
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.Drumm. ex Harv.) Asch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam., ed. 2. 50: 214 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000759375
Common Names
- Australian Althenia
- Barrandon's Althenia
- Bilocular Althenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Althenia australis (also called Southern Althenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and produces clusters of star-shaped flowers in shades of pink, white, and yellow. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Althenia australis is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It can also be used to make baskets and mats. The leaves can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Althenia australis are yellow, with red and purple markings. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are short and have two or three green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Althenia australis can be propagated by division or seed. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in the spring or autumn. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in a well-draining seed starting mix and keep the soil moist. Germination can take up to three months. Plant the seedlings in a well-draining soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Althenia australis
Althenia australis can be found in Australia.
Althenia australis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Althenia australis?
Althenia australis
What is the common name of Althenia australis?
Southern Althenia
What is the natural habitat of Althenia australis?
It is native to Australia
Species in the Althenia genus
Species in the Potamogetonaceae family
Althenia australis, Althenia bilocularis, Althenia cylindrocarpa, Althenia filiformis, Althenia orientalis, Althenia preissii, Althenia preisii, Althenia marina, Althenia patentifolia, Althenia hearnii, Althenia tzvelevii, Groenlandia densa, Potamogeton anguillanus, Potamogeton antaicus, Potamogeton apertus, Potamogeton torssandri, Potamogeton australiensis, Potamogeton uruguayensis, Potamogeton zosteriformis, Potamogeton tubulatus, Potamogeton confinis, Potamogeton cooperi, Potamogeton bicupulatus, Potamogeton sudermanicus, Potamogeton cadburyae, Potamogeton biformis, Potamogeton biwaensis, Potamogeton attenuatus, Potamogeton tennesseensis, Potamogeton prussicus, Potamogeton pseudofriesii, Potamogeton quinquenervius, Potamogeton suboblongus, Potamogeton subrufus, Potamogeton subsessilis, Potamogeton spirilliformis, Potamogeton sarmaticus, Potamogeton saxonicus, Potamogeton schreberi, Potamogeton scoliophyllus, Potamogeton ripensis, Potamogeton parmatus, Potamogeton philippinensis, Potamogeton heslop-harrisonii, Potamogeton hoggarensis, Potamogeton gessnacensis, Potamogeton orientalis, Potamogeton faurei, Potamogeton ferrugineus, Potamogeton grovesii,
References
Paul Friedrich August Ascherson (1834-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asch.' in the authors string.
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
James Drummond (1787-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Drumm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:602830-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.