Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
integrifolia
ID:
452997

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maiden & Betche

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales , ser. 2, 11: 624 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452329

Common Names

  • Integrifolia Macadamia
  • Macadamia integrifolia
  • Macadamia nut tree

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Synonyms

  • Macadamia ternifolia integrifolia Maiden & Betche [unknown]

Description

Macadamia integrifolia (also called Smooth-shelled Macadamia, among many other common names) is a tree native to Australia. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical forests and rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Macadamia integrifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used to treat skin conditions and as an aphrodisiac. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macadamia integrifolia has white, fragrant flowers, round, brown seeds, and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macadamia integrifolia is a perennial evergreen tree that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers a sunny spot and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Macadamia integrifolia

Macadamia integrifolia is native to the east coast of Australia and can be found in rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests.

Macadamia integrifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macadamia integrifolia?

Macadamia integrifolia

What is the common name of Macadamia integrifolia?

Macadamia integrifolia

What is the natural habitat of Macadamia integrifolia?

Tropical and subtropical moist 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-2508863: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Henry Maiden (1859-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maiden' in the authors string.
Ernst Betche (1851-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Betche' in the authors string.