Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
alba
ID:
956862

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 28: t. 2764 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956200

Common Names

  • Eucorymbia alba
  • White Eucorymbia
  • White-flowered Eucorymbia

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Description

Eucorymbia alba (also called 'White-flowered Eucorymbia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It grows up to 8 m in height, with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm. It is found in coastal and sub-coastal areas of New South Wales and Queensland, in dry sclerophyll forest and heathland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eucorymbia alba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for timber and firewood. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating colds, coughs, and other respiratory illnesses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucorymbia alba is a white or cream-coloured cup-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, hard, woody capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip and a waxy surface.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucorymbia alba can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Eucorymbia alba

Eucorymbia alba can be found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Species in the Eucorymbia genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-74194: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.