Status:
valid
Authors:
Gaudich.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Voy. Uranie, Bot. 505. 1830 [6 Mar 1830]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000557281
Common Names
- Australina pusilla
- Pusilla Australina
- Pusilla's Australina
Description
Australina pusilla (also called Dwarf Australina, among many other common names) is a small, perennial flowering plant with bright yellow flowers and small, grey-green leaves. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Australina pusilla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Australina pusilla is small and yellowish-green in color. The seeds are small and black, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and spindly, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Australina pusilla is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate dry conditions once established. It can be grown from seed, but germination is slow and erratic. Division is the preferred method of propagation.
Where to Find Australina pusilla
Australina pusilla can be found in the tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Australina pusilla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Australina pusilla?
Australina pusilla
What is the common name of Australina pusilla?
Pusill Australina
Where is Australina pusilla found?
Australia
Species in the Australina genus
Species in the Urticaceae family
Archiboehmeria atrata,
Astrothalamus reticulatus,
Australina flaccida,
Australina pusilla,
Australina pusilla,
Boehmeria aspera,
Boehmeria balslevii,
Boehmeria beyeri,
Boehmeria brevirostris,
Boehmeria bullata,
Boehmeria burgeriana,
Boehmeria caudata,
Boehmeria celtidifolia,
Boehmeria clidemioides,
Boehmeria conica,
Boehmeria cylindrica,
Boehmeria densiflora,
Boehmeria depauperata,
Boehmeria didymogyne,
Boehmeria dura,
Boehmeria egregia,
Boehmeria excelsa,
Boehmeria grandis,
Boehmeria hamiltoniana,
Boehmeria helferi,
Boehmeria heterophylla,
Boehmeria holosericea,
Boehmeria japonica,
Boehmeria kiusiana,
Boehmeria kurzii,
Boehmeria lanceolata,
Boehmeria martii,
Boehmeria multiflora,
Boehmeria nakashimae,
Boehmeria nivea,
Boehmeria ourantha,
Boehmeria pavonii,
Boehmeria penduliflora,
Boehmeria pilosiuscula,
Boehmeria platanifolia,
Boehmeria polystachya,
Boehmeria radiata,
Boehmeria ramiflora,
Boehmeria repens,
Boehmeria rugosissima,
Boehmeria siamensis,
Boehmeria sieboldiana,
Boehmeria spicigera,
Boehmeria splitgerbera,
Boehmeria ternifolia,