Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Species:
anfractuosa
ID:
1335586

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wege & S.R.Barrett

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 27: 125 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348040

Common Names

  • Allocasuarina Anfractuosa
  • Anfractuosa Allocasuarina
  • Allocasuarina of Anfractuosa

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Description

Allocasuarina anfractuosa (also called Anfractuosa Sheoak, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 m tall. It has a dense, rounded canopy and its bark is grey and fibrous. It is native to Western Australia and is found in heathland, shrubland and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Allocasuarina anfractuosa is used for its fragrant wood and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allocasuarina anfractuosa has small, greenish-yellow flowers, with the seed being a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allocasuarina anfractuosa is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. Prune the plant regularly to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Allocasuarina anfractuosa

Allocasuarina anfractuosa is native to Australia.

Allocasuarina anfractuosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allocasuarina anfractuosa?

Allocasuarina anfractuosa

What type of plant is Allocasuarina anfractuosa?

Tree

Where is Allocasuarina anfractuosa native to?

Australia

Species in the Allocasuarina genus

Allocasuarina hystricosa, Allocasuarina acuaria, Allocasuarina acutivalvis, Allocasuarina brachystachya, Allocasuarina campestris, Allocasuarina corniculata, Allocasuarina crassa, Allocasuarina decaisneana, Allocasuarina decussata, Allocasuarina defungens, Allocasuarina dielsiana, Allocasuarina diminuta, Allocasuarina distyla, Allocasuarina drummondiana, Allocasuarina duncanii, Allocasuarina eriochlamys, Allocasuarina fibrosa, Allocasuarina filidens, Allocasuarina fraseriana, Allocasuarina glareicola, Allocasuarina globosa, Allocasuarina grampiana, Allocasuarina grevilleoides, Allocasuarina gymnanthera, Allocasuarina helmsii, Allocasuarina huegeliana, Allocasuarina humilis, Allocasuarina inophloia, Allocasuarina lehmanniana, Allocasuarina littoralis, Allocasuarina luehmannii, Allocasuarina mackliniana, Allocasuarina media, Allocasuarina microstachya, Allocasuarina misera, Allocasuarina monilifera, Allocasuarina muelleriana, Allocasuarina nana, Allocasuarina ophiolitica, Allocasuarina paludosa, Allocasuarina paradoxa, Allocasuarina pinaster, Allocasuarina portuensis, Allocasuarina pusilla, Allocasuarina ramosissima, Allocasuarina rigida, Allocasuarina robusta, Allocasuarina rupicola, Allocasuarina scleroclada, Allocasuarina simulans,

Species in the Casuarinaceae family

Allocasuarina hystricosa, Allocasuarina acuaria, Allocasuarina acutivalvis, Allocasuarina brachystachya, Allocasuarina campestris, Allocasuarina corniculata, Allocasuarina crassa, Allocasuarina decaisneana, Allocasuarina decussata, Allocasuarina defungens, Allocasuarina dielsiana, Allocasuarina diminuta, Allocasuarina distyla, Allocasuarina drummondiana, Allocasuarina duncanii, Allocasuarina eriochlamys, Allocasuarina fibrosa, Allocasuarina filidens, Allocasuarina fraseriana, Allocasuarina glareicola, Allocasuarina globosa, Allocasuarina grampiana, Allocasuarina grevilleoides, Allocasuarina gymnanthera, Allocasuarina helmsii, Allocasuarina huegeliana, Allocasuarina humilis, Allocasuarina inophloia, Allocasuarina lehmanniana, Allocasuarina littoralis, Allocasuarina luehmannii, Allocasuarina mackliniana, Allocasuarina media, Allocasuarina microstachya, Allocasuarina misera, Allocasuarina monilifera, Allocasuarina muelleriana, Allocasuarina nana, Allocasuarina ophiolitica, Allocasuarina paludosa, Allocasuarina paradoxa, Allocasuarina pinaster, Allocasuarina portuensis, Allocasuarina pusilla, Allocasuarina ramosissima, Allocasuarina rigida, Allocasuarina robusta, Allocasuarina rupicola, Allocasuarina scleroclada, Allocasuarina simulans,

References

Juliet Wege (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wege' in the authors string.
Sarah R. Barrett: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.R.Barrett' in the authors string.