Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verecunda
ID:
318680

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.R.Bean

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 4: 340 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000318012

Common Names

  • Syncarpia verecunda
  • Verecunda Syncarpia
  • Verecund Syncarpia

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Description

Syncarpia verecunda (also called 'Verecund 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 verecunda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Syncarpia verecunda 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syncarpia verecunda 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 verecunda

Syncarpia verecunda is native to the temperate regions of Australia and New Zealand. It can be found in Australia and New Zealand.

Syncarpia verecunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Syncarpia verecunda?

Syncarpia verecunda

What is the natural habitat of Syncarpia verecunda?

Tropical rainforest

What type of soil does Syncarpia verecunda 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-198985: Based on the initial data import
Anthony Bean (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Bean' in the authors string.