Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 144 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925579
Common Names
- Agrostistachys Gaudichaudii
- Gaudichaud's Agrostistachys
- Gaudichaud Agrostistachys
Description
Agrostistachys gaudichaudii (also called Gaudichaud's Grass Tree, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in open woodland and forest. It has lance-shaped leaves, and its flowers are yellow in color.
Uses & Benefits
Agrostistachys gaudichaudii is a small to medium-sized tree that is native to Australia. It is often used as a shade tree in gardens and parks, and its attractive foliage and white flowers make it a popular ornamental tree.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Agrostistachys gaudichaudii are white and clustered in small umbels. The seeds are small, black, and globular. The seedlings are small, with thin, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agrostistachys gaudichaudii is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 15m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best achieved from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining mix.
Where to Find Agrostistachys gaudichaudii
Agrostistachys gaudichaudii can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests in Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.
Species in the Agrostistachys genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,