Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
australe
ID:
519562

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Cunn.) Hoogland

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Brunonia 4: 216 (1981 publ. 1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518894

Common Names

  • Acrophyllum australe
  • Australe Acrophyllum
  • Southern Acrophyllum

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Synonyms

  • Weinmannia australis A.Cunn. [unknown]
  • Acrophyllum verticillatum Hook. [unknown]
  • Calycomis australis (A.Cunn.) Hoogland [unknown]
  • Calycomis verticillatum D.Don [unknown]

Description

Acrophyllum australe (also called Southern Acrophyllum, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree with a dense, spreading crown. It is native to Australia and New Guinea, and is found in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest.

Uses & Benefits

Acrophyllum australe is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Acrophyllum australe is white or cream in color and has four petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acrophyllum australe can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Acrophyllum australe

Acrophyllum australe can be found in rainforests in Queensland, Australia.

Acrophyllum australe FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acrophyllum australe?

Acrophyllum australe

What is the common name of Acrophyllum australe?

Australe Acrophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Acrophyllum australe?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Acrophyllum genus

Species in the Cunoniaceae family

Ackama australiensis, Ackama nubicola, Ackama paniculosa, Ackama rosifolia, Acrophyllum australe, Acrophyllum venosum, Aistopetalum multiflorum, Aistopetalum viticoides, Anodopetalum biglandulosum, Bauera capitata, Bauera rubioides, Bauera sessiliflora, Caldcluvia paniculata, Callicoma serratifolia, Ceratopetalum apetalum, Ceratopetalum corymbosum, Ceratopetalum gummiferum, Ceratopetalum hylandii, Ceratopetalum iugumense, Ceratopetalum macrophyllum, Ceratopetalum succirubrum, Ceratopetalum tetrapterum, Ceratopetalum virchowii, Codia belepensis, Codia jaffrei, Codia mackeeana, Codia triverticillata, Codia albicans, Codia albifrons, Codia cinerascens, Codia discolor, Codia ferruginea, Codia fusca, Codia incrassata, Codia microphylla, Codia montana, Codia nitida, Codia spatulata, Codia xerophila, Cunonia alticola, Cunonia aoupiniensis, Cunonia atrorubens, Cunonia austrocaledonica, Cunonia balansae, Cunonia bernieri, Cunonia bullata, Cunonia capensis, Cunonia cerifera, Cunonia deplanchei, Cunonia lenormandii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2620347: Based on the initial data import
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.
Ruurd Dirk Hoogland (1922-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoogland' in the authors string.