Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arborescens
ID:
668915

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 51: t. 2480 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668247

Common Names

  • Tree Anemone
  • Tree Windflower
  • New Zealand Anemone

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Synonyms

  • Apeiba australis A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Corchorus sloanoides Sol. ex A.Cunn. [unknown]
  • Entelea australis (A.Rich.) Walp. [unknown]
  • Entelea palmata Lindl. [unknown]
  • Entelea pubescens Sweet [unknown]
  • Entelea sloaneoides Turcz. [unknown]

Description

Entelea arborescens (also called Tree Entelea, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to New Zealand. It has an upright habit and can reach up to 10 meters in height. Its leaves are oblong-shaped and have a dark green hue. Its flowers are small and yellow in color. It is typically found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Entelea arborescens is a popular ornamental shrub in gardens and parks. It has showy white flowers and attractive foliage that turns to shades of red and orange in the fall.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Entelea arborescens flower is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Entelea arborescens is a fast-growing, evergreen, woody climber that can reach heights of up to 20 m. It is propagated by seed, cuttings, and layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy stems and rooted in a sandy soil. Layering is done by burying a mature stem in the soil and allowing it to root before severing it from the parent plant.

Where to Find Entelea arborescens

Entelea arborescens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Entelea arborescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Entelea arborescens?

Entelea arborescens

What is the common name of Entelea arborescens?

White wattle

What type of tree is Entelea arborescens?

Evergreen tree

Species in the Entelea genus

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References