Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll.Arg.) F.M.Bailey
Source:
wcs
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Queensl. Fl. 5: 1423. 1902
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000973223
Common Names
- Ferdinand's Glochidion
- Ferdinand's Phyllanthus
- Ferdinand's-leaf Phyllanthus
Description
Glochidion ferdinandii (also called Ferdinandii, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub found in Australia. It has thin, lance-shaped leaves, and white flowers. It is native to the eastern coast of Australia, and can be found in rainforests, woodlands, and coastal heaths.
Uses & Benefits
Glochidion ferdinandii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: The flowers of Glochidion ferdinandii are white and have five petals. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Glochidion ferdinandii are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Glochidion ferdinandii is a small tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep in a warm, bright location and water regularly.
Where to Find Glochidion ferdinandii
Glochidion ferdinandii can be found in tropical areas of Australia, including Queensland, New South Wales, and the Northern Territory.
Species in the Glochidion genus
Glochidion daviesii,
Glochidion cuspidatum,
Glochidion welzenii,
Glochidion anamiticum,
Glochidion auii,
Glochidion azaleon,
Glochidion bachmaense,
Glochidion balansae,
Glochidion barronense,
Glochidion beccarii,
Glochidion beehleri,
Glochidion beguinii,
Glochidion benguetense,
Glochidion benthamianum,
Glochidion borgmannii,
Glochidion brideliifolium,
Glochidion brooksii,
Glochidion bullatissimum,
Glochidion butonicum,
Glochidion cacuminum,
Glochidion cagayanense,
Glochidion caloneurum,
Glochidion calospermum,
Glochidion camiguinense,
Glochidion canescens,
Glochidion carrickii,
Glochidion carrii,
Glochidion castaneum,
Glochidion cauliflorum,
Glochidion cenabrei,
Glochidion chademenosocarpum,
Glochidion chevalieri,
Glochidion chlamydogyne,
Glochidion chodoense,
Glochidion chondrocarpum,
Glochidion collectorum,
Glochidion conostylum,
Glochidion coriaceum,
Glochidion coronulatum,
Glochidion cupreum,
Glochidion curranii,
Glochidion daltonii,
Glochidion decorum,
Glochidion delticola,
Glochidion dichromum,
Glochidion discogyne,
Glochidion disparilaterum,
Glochidion disparipes,
Glochidion dodecapterum,
Glochidion dolichostylum,
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
Actephila alanbakeri,
Actephila saccata,
Actephila albidula,
Actephila anthelminthica,
Actephila aurantiaca,
Actephila collinsiae,
Actephila daii,
Actephila dolichopoda,
Actephila excelsa,
Actephila foetida,
Actephila grandifolia,
Actephila latifolia,
Actephila lindleyi,
Actephila longipedicellata,
Actephila macrantha,
Actephila mearsii,
Actephila merrilliana,
Actephila mooreana,
Actephila nitidula,
Actephila ovalis,
Actephila petiolaris,
Actephila pierrei,
Actephila platysepala,
Actephila puberula,
Actephila sessilifolia,
Actephila subsessilis,
Actephila trichogyna,
Actephila bella,
Actephila championiae,
Actephila flavescens,
Actephila plicata,
Actephila traceyi,
Actephila venusta,
Actephila vernicosa,
Actephila forsteri,
Amanoa almerindae,
Amanoa anomala,
Amanoa bracteosa,
Amanoa caribaea,
Amanoa congesta,
Amanoa cupatensis,
Amanoa glaucophylla,
Amanoa gracillima,
Amanoa guianensis,
Amanoa muricata,
Amanoa nanayensis,
Amanoa neglecta,
Amanoa oblongifolia,
Amanoa sinuosa,
Amanoa steyermarkii,