Status:
valid
Authors:
F.M.Bailey
Source:
wcs
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 1: 86 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000318003
Common Names
- Syncarpia hillii
- Hillii Syncarpia
- Hill's Syncarpia
Description
Syncarpia hillii (also called 'Hill's Turpentine Tree', among many other common names) is a tree native to Australia. It has a rough, grey bark and its leaves are oblong and lanceolate in shape. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Syncarpia hillii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Syncarpia hillii has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with broad, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Syncarpia hillii is an evergreen tree native to Australia. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or fall and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Syncarpia hillii
Syncarpia hillii is native to the temperate regions of Australia and New Zealand. It can be found in Australia and New Zealand.
Syncarpia hillii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Syncarpia hillii?
Syncarpia hillii
What is the natural habitat of Syncarpia hillii?
Tropical rainforest
What type of soil does Syncarpia hillii prefer?
Well-drained, moist soil
Species in the Syncarpia genus
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,