Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
974049

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.J.Leach) L.A.S.Johnson & K.D.Hill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Telopea 4: 38 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000973387

Common Names

  • Crassifolia Apple
  • Crassifolia Angophora
  • Crassifolia Smooth Barked Apple

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Description

Angophora crassifolia (also called Thick-leaved Apple, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree with a dense, rounded crown and rough, pale bark. It is native to Australia and is found in open forests, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Angophora crassifolia is used as a source of timber, firewood, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Angophora crassifolia has small, white flowers with five petals. Seed: The seeds of Angophora crassifolia are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings of Angophora crassifolia are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angophora crassifolia is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Angophora crassifolia

Angophora crassifolia is a species of plant in the Myrtaceae family, found in Australia.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-9059: Based on the initial data import
Gregory Leach (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.J.Leach' in the authors string.
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Ken Hill (1948-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.D.Hill' in the authors string.