Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
capitulata
ID:
329271

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brongn. & Gris

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 10: 372 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328603

Common Names

  • Tristaniopsis capitulata
  • White Cedar
  • Swamp Mahogany

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Synonyms

  • Tristania capitellata Baill. ex Laness. [unknown]

Description

Tristaniopsis capitulata (also called Capitulate Tristaniopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, up to 10 m tall, native to tropical Africa. It grows in lowland and montane rainforest, as well as in secondary forest and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tristaniopsis capitulata is an evergreen shrub that can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive foliage and small white flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. It can also be used as a windbreak or as a hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tristaniopsis capitulata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a thin, light green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tristaniopsis capitulata is a small shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix in a warm, sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the branches in late spring or early summer. Dip the cuttings in rooting hormone and plant them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Tristaniopsis capitulata

Tristaniopsis capitulata can be found in Australia, New Caledonia, and New Guinea.

Tristaniopsis capitulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tristaniopsis capitulata?

Tristaniopsis capitulata

What are the common names of Tristaniopsis capitulata?

Capitulate beech, capitulate berry, capitulate cherry

What is the growth habit of Tristaniopsis capitulata?

It is a medium-sized, evergreen tree with a dense, rounded crown

Species in the Tristaniopsis genus

Tristaniopsis anomala, Tristaniopsis beccarii, Tristaniopsis bilocularis, Tristaniopsis burmanica, Tristaniopsis callobuxus, Tristaniopsis capitulata, Tristaniopsis collina, Tristaniopsis decorticata, Tristaniopsis elliptica, Tristaniopsis exiliflora, Tristaniopsis ferruginea, Tristaniopsis fruticosa, Tristaniopsis glauca, Tristaniopsis guillainii, Tristaniopsis jaffrei, Tristaniopsis laurina, Tristaniopsis littoralis, Tristaniopsis lucida, Tristaniopsis macphersonii, Tristaniopsis macrosperma, Tristaniopsis merguensis, Tristaniopsis micrantha, Tristaniopsis minutiflora, Tristaniopsis ninndoensis, Tristaniopsis oblongifolia, Tristaniopsis obovata, Tristaniopsis oreophila, Tristaniopsis parvifolia, Tristaniopsis pentandra, Tristaniopsis polyandra, Tristaniopsis pontianensis, Tristaniopsis razakiana, Tristaniopsis reticulata, Tristaniopsis vieillardii, Tristaniopsis whiteana, Tristaniopsis yateensis, Tristaniopsis kinabaluensis, Tristaniopsis microcarpa, Tristaniopsis rubiginosa, Tristaniopsis musa-amanii, Tristaniopsis sam-mannanii,

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-209150: Based on the initial data import
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Jean Antoine Arthur Gris (1829-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gris' in the authors string.