Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robur
ID:
974255

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.A.S.Johnson & K.D.Hill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Telopea 4: 40 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000973593

Common Names

  • Angophora robur
  • Árbol de la vida
  • Árbol de la salud

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Uses & Benefits

Angophora robur is used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White or cream-colored, with four petals. Seed: Small, black and round. Seedlings: Have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angophora robur is an evergreen tree that grows up to 10m in height. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Angophora robur

Angophora robur is native to 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-9078: Based on the initial data import
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.