Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wickhamii
ID:
527802

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.Hill & F.Muell.) P.H.Weston & Crisp

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Telopea 4: 502 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527134

Common Names

  • Wickham's Alloxylon
  • Wickham's Tree
  • Wickham's Pine

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Synonyms

  • Embothrium wickhamii W.Hill & F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Alloxylon wickhamii (also called Wickham's Treefern, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alloxylon wickhamii is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alloxylon wickhamii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alloxylon wickhamii is a small evergreen tree or shrub that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Australia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Alloxylon wickhamii

Alloxylon wickhamii is native to Australia and is found in subtropical and temperate rainforests.

Alloxylon wickhamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alloxylon wickhamii?

Alloxylon wickhamii

What is the common name of Alloxylon wickhamii?

Wickhamii Alloxylon

What is the natural habitat of Alloxylon wickhamii?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2629778: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Michael D. Crisp (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crisp' in the authors string.
Walter Hill (1819-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Hill' in the authors string.
Peter Weston (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Weston' in the authors string.