Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
329275

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stapf) Peter G.Wilson & J.T.Waterh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Austral. J. Bot. 30: 439 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328607

Common Names

  • Tristaniopsis elliptica
  • White Cedar
  • Swamp Mahogany

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Description

Tristaniopsis elliptica (also called Elliptic 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 elliptica 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 elliptica 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 elliptica is a small to medium-sized tree that grows in moist forests and along streams. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Cuttings can also be taken from mature plants, with the best time to take them being in the late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Tristaniopsis elliptica

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

Tristaniopsis elliptica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tristaniopsis elliptica?

Tristaniopsis elliptica

What is the common name of Tristaniopsis elliptica?

Lilly Pilly

What type of plant is Tristaniopsis elliptica?

Evergreen shrub

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-209154: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Peter Gordon Wilson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter G.Wilson' in the authors string.
John Teast Waterhouse (1924-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.T.Waterh.' in the authors string.