Status:
valid
Authors:
C.L.Gross & P.H.Weston
Source:
ksu
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 5: 725 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452330
Common Names
- Jansenii Macadamia
- Macadamia jansenii
- Macadamia nut tree
Description
Macadamia jansenii (also called Jansen's 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 jansenii 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 jansenii has white, fragrant flowers, round, brown seeds, and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Macadamia jansenii 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 jansenii
Macadamia jansenii is native to the east coast of Australia and can be found in rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests.
Macadamia jansenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macadamia jansenii?
Macadamia jansenii
What is the common name of Macadamia jansenii?
Macadamia jansenii
What is the natural habitat of Macadamia jansenii?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
Species in the Macadamia genus
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
Caroline L. Gross: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.L.Gross' in the authors string.