Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
arborea
ID:
717268

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1776

Citation Micro:
Char. Gen. Pl. : 128 (1776)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000716601

Common Names

  • Hedycarya Arborea
  • Tree Hedycarya
  • Tree Hedycary

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Synonyms

  • Hedycarya dentata G.Forst. [unknown]

Description

Hedycarya arborea (also called Tree hedycarya, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is characterized by its small, white flowers and alternate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Hedycarya arborea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedycarya arborea has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedycarya arborea is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 10m in height. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Hedycarya arborea

Hedycarya arborea is native to Australia.

Hedycarya arborea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedycarya arborea?

Hedycarya arborea

What is the common name of Hedycarya arborea?

Tree Hedycarya

What is the natural habitat of Hedycarya arborea?

Dry grasslands and rocky hillsides

Species in the Monimiaceae family

Austromatthaea elegans, Carnegieodoxa eximia, Decarydendron helenae, Decarydendron lamii, Decarydendron perrieri, Decarydendron ranomafanense, Ephippiandra domatiata, Ephippiandra madagascariensis, Ephippiandra masoalensis, Ephippiandra microphylla, Ephippiandra myrtoidea, Ephippiandra perrieri, Ephippiandra tsaratanensis, Faika villosa, Grazielanthus arkeocarpus, Hedycarya alternifolia, Hedycarya angustifolia, Hedycarya aragoensis, Hedycarya arborea, Hedycarya badaunii, Hedycarya chrysophylla, Hedycarya cupulata, Hedycarya denticulata, Hedycarya dorstenioides, Hedycarya engleriana, Hedycarya erythrocarpa, Hedycarya loxocarya, Hedycarya neoebudica, Hedycarya parvifolia, Hedycarya perbracteolata, Hedycarya rivularis, Hedycarya symplocoides, Hedycarya baudouinii, Hemmantia webbii, Hennecartia omphalandra, Hortonia floribunda, Hortonia ovalifolia, Hortonia angustifolia, Kairoa suberosa, Kairoa endressiana, Kairoa villosa, Kairoa cromeana, Kibara royenii, Kibara roemeri, Kibara rosselensis, Kibara shungolensis, Kibara sleumeri, Kibara sudestensis, Kibara warenensis, Kibara versteeghii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2840812: Based on the initial data import
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
Johann Reinhold Forster (1729-1798): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Forst.' in the authors string.