Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
197883

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dunn) Takeda

Source:
ildis

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh8: 102 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197212

Common Names

  • Maackia australis
  • Southern Maackia
  • Australian Maackia

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Synonyms

  • Cladrastis australis Dunn [valid]
  • Maackia ellipticocarpa Merr. [valid]

Description

Maackia australis (also called South China Maackia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to East Asia. It has pinnate leaves and small white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Maackia australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maackia australis has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maackia australis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Maackia australis

Maackia australis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guangxi.

Maackia australis FAQ

What are the common names of Maackia australis?

The common names of Maackia australis are Southern Maackia and Southern-leaved Maackia.

What is the native range of Maackia australis?

Maackia australis is native to Southeast Asia and parts of China.

What are the uses of Maackia australis?

Maackia australis is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Stephen Troyte Dunn (1868-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunn' in the authors string.
Hisayoshi Takeda (1883-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Takeda' in the authors string.