Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
australe
ID:
341599

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Telopea 8: 23 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340931

Common Names

  • Baloskion
  • Australian Baloskion
  • Tasmanian Australian Baloskion

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Synonyms

  • Restio australis R.Br. [unknown]

Description

Baloskion australe (also called Southern Baloskion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Restionaceae. It is native to Brazil and Paraguay. It typically grows in moist forests, in rocky areas, and in wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Baloskion australe is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Baloskion australe has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baloskion australe can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Baloskion australe

Baloskion australe is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

Baloskion australe FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baloskion australe?

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Grass Tree

What type of plant is Baloskion australe?

Tree

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-221163: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Barbara G. Briggs (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Briggs' in the authors string.