Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
dorstenioides
ID:
717283

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 4: 83 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000716616

Common Names

  • Hedycarya Dorstenioides
  • Dorsten-like Hedycarya
  • Dorsten-like Hedycary

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Synonyms

  • Hedycarya crassifolia Gillespie [unknown]
  • Hedycarya sinuato-dentata Perkins [unknown]

Description

Hedycarya dorstenioides (also called Dorsten's 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 dorstenioides is used as a source of timber, for medicinal purposes, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedycarya dorstenioides 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 dorstenioides 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 dorstenioides

Hedycarya dorstenioides is native to Australia.

Hedycarya dorstenioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedycarya dorstenioides?

Hedycarya dorstenioides

What is the common name of Hedycarya dorstenioides?

Dorstenioid Hedycarya

What is the natural habitat of Hedycarya dorstenioides?

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-2840827: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.