Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
gardneri
ID:
555658

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattick

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 1007 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554990

Common Names

  • Astronium Gardneri
  • Gardneri Astronium
  • Gardner's Astronium

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Description

Astronium gardneri (also called Gardner's astronium, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in a variety of habitats, from tropical rainforests to dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Astronium gardneri is used in furniture making and as an ornamental plant in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astronium gardneri is a pale pink to white color. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are short and thick.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astronium gardneri is a tree that can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Astronium gardneri should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Astronium gardneri

Astronium gardneri is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical forests and along riverbanks.

Astronium gardneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astronium gardneri?

Astronium gardneri

What is the common name of Astronium gardneri?

Gardner's Astronium

What is the natural habitat of Astronium gardneri?

It is found in dry, sandy areas in Brazil

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2664123: Based on the initial data import
Fritz Mattick (1901-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattick' in the authors string.