Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
hookeri
ID:
926255

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. & Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Syst. Cat. Fl. Pl. Ceylon : 81 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925590

Common Names

  • Agrostistachys Hookeri
  • Hooker's Agrostistachys
  • Hooker Agrostistachys

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Description

Agrostistachys hookeri (also called Hooker's Agrostistachys, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and is found growing in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostistachys hookeri 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

Agrostistachys hookeri has yellow flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostistachys hookeri 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 hookeri

Agrostistachys hookeri is native to Northern Australia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4810: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.