Holodiscus australis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
989517
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Heller
Source:
rjp
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 25(4): 194, t. 338. 1898 [12 Apr 1898]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000988855
Common Names
- Australian Ocean Spray
- Australian Holodiscus
- Australian Holodiscus Discolor
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Holodiscus australis (also called Australis Oceanspray, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the Caucasus region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in mountain forests and meadows, as well as in the steppes of the Caucasus.
Uses & Benefits
Holodiscus australis is a deciduous shrub with white flowers. It is often used as a hedge or in landscaping. It is drought-tolerant and requires minimal pruning. The berries are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Holodiscus australis has white flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Holodiscus australis is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 4m in height. It is best grown in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used.
Where to Find Holodiscus australis
Holodiscus australis can be found in Australia and New Zealand.
Species in the Holodiscus genus
Species in the Rosaceae family
Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-16920: Based on the initial data import
Amos Arthur Heller (1867-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Heller' in the authors string.