Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) Finet & Gagnep.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Bot. France 4: 162 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527341
Common Names
- Gaudichaud's Ironwood
- Gaudichaud's Ash
- Gaudichaud's Oak
Description
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana (also called Gaudichaud's Alphonsea, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, meadows, and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Alphonsea gaudichaudiana are white and fragrant, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting of a stem with at least two leaves and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. Once the cutting has rooted, transplant it into a larger pot with well-draining soil.
Where to Find Alphonsea gaudichaudiana
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in moist, lowland forests.
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alphonsea gaudichaudiana?
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana
What is the common name of Alphonsea gaudichaudiana?
Gaudichaud's Alphonsea
What is the natural habitat of Alphonsea gaudichaudiana?
Tropical and subtropical rainforests
Species in the Alphonsea genus
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,