Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albicans
ID:
329179

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Benn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Gatherings Natural. Austral. : 285 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328511

Common Names

  • Tristania albicans
  • Albicans Tristania
  • Tristania Albicans

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Description

Tristania albicans (also called Albicans Tristania, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in open woodlands and heathlands, and is often used as a ground cover in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Tristania albicans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, coughs, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tristania albicans is a small, white, star-shaped flower with six petals and six stamens. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tristania albicans is a medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is usually found in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Tristania albicans

Tristania albicans can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Tristania albicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tristania albicans?

Tristania albicans

What is the common name of Tristania albicans?

Tristania

What is the family of Tristania albicans?

Myrtaceae

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,