Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
320834

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(6): 239 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320166

Common Names

  • Austral Bathysa
  • Bathysa Australis
  • Austral Star

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Synonyms

  • Bathysa meridionalis L.B.Sm. & Downs [valid]
  • Voigtia australis (A.St.-Hil.) Klotzsch [valid]
  • Cinchona australis Brign. [valid]
  • Elaeagia glomiflora Standl. [valid]
  • Elaeagia mollis Rusby [valid]
  • Exostema australe A.St.-Hil. [valid]

Description

Bathysa australis (also called Australian crape jasmine, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and a milky sap. It is native to Australia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bathysa australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its wood, which is used to make furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bathysa australis is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, spherical seed. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bathysa australis is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seeds. It is best grown in well-drained soil in a sunny location. It can also be propagated from cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Bathysa australis

Bathysa australis can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America, including in Costa Rica, Panama, and Venezuela.

Bathysa australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bathysa australis?

Bathysa australis

What is the common name of Bathysa australis?

Southern Bathysa

What is the natural habitat of Bathysa australis?

Bathysa australis is native to tropical South America.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-20098: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.