Status:
valid
Authors:
E.C.Hall
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Roy. Soc. New S. Wales 47: 101 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000973279
Common Names
- Baker's Angophora
- Baker's Apple
- Baker's-apple Angophora
Description
Angophora bakeri (also called Bakeri, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub found in Australia. It has thin, lance-shaped leaves, and white flowers. It is native to the eastern coast of Australia, and can be found in rainforests, woodlands, and coastal heaths.
Uses & Benefits
Angophora bakeri has been used as a source of timber and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: The flowers of Angophora bakeri are white and have five petals. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Angophora bakeri are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Angophora bakeri is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix. Germination usually takes around two to three weeks. Once the seedlings have grown to a suitable size, they can be transplanted into individual containers and grown on until they are ready to be planted in their permanent position.
Where to Find Angophora bakeri
Angophora bakeri can be found in tropical areas of Australia, including Queensland, New South Wales, and the Northern Territory.
Species in the Angophora genus
Angophora bakeri,
Angophora clelandi,
Angophora costata,
Angophora crassifolia,
Angophora dichromophloia,
Angophora euryphylla,
Angophora exul,
Angophora floribunda,
Angophora hispida,
Angophora inopina,
Angophora leiocarpa,
Angophora melanoxylon,
Angophora paludosa,
Angophora robur,
Angophora subvelutina,
Angophora woodsiana,
Angophora clelandii,
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa,
Acca macrostema,
Accara elegans,
Actinodium cunninghamii,
Agonis baxteri,
Agonis flexuosa,
Agonis grandiflora,
Agonis theiformis,
Agonis undulata,
Agonis hypericifolia,
Algrizea macrochlamys,
Algrizea minor,
Allosyncarpia ternata,
Aluta appressa,
Aluta aspera,
Aluta maisonneuvei,
Aluta quadrata,
Aluta teres,
Amomyrtella irregularis,
Amomyrtella guilii,
Amomyrtus luma,
Amomyrtus meli,
Angophora bakeri,
Angophora clelandi,
Angophora costata,
Angophora crassifolia,
Angophora dichromophloia,
Angophora euryphylla,
Angophora exul,
Angophora floribunda,
Angophora hispida,
Angophora inopina,
Angophora leiocarpa,
Angophora melanoxylon,
Angophora paludosa,
Angophora robur,
Angophora subvelutina,
Angophora woodsiana,
Angophora clelandii,
Anticoryne diosmoides,
Anticoryne ovalifolia,
Anticoryne melanosperma,
Archirhodomyrtus baladensis,
Archirhodomyrtus beckleri,
Archirhodomyrtus paitensis,
Archirhodomyrtus turbinata,
Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii,
Arillastrum gummiferum,
Astartea aspera,
Astartea corniculata,