Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
excelsa
ID:
527972

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fenzl) Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 1: 414 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527304

Common Names

  • Excelsa Ash
  • Excelsa White Ash
  • Excelsa Alphitonia

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Synonyms

  • Alphitonia excelsa acutifolia Braid [unknown]
  • Colubrina excelsa Fenzl [unknown]
  • Ceanothus excelsa (Fenzl) Steud. [unknown]
  • Ceanothus excelsus (Fenzl) Steud. [unknown]

Description

Alphitonia excelsa (also called Red Ash, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, meadows, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Alphitonia excelsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alphitonia excelsa is a small, white spikelet. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alphitonia excelsa is a medium-sized tree, growing to a height of 15–20 m (49–66 ft). It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Alphitonia excelsa

Alphitonia excelsa can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.

Alphitonia excelsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alphitonia excelsa?

Alphitonia excelsa

What is the common name of Alphitonia excelsa?

Red Ash

What is the natural habitat of Alphitonia excelsa?

Tropical and subtropical rainforests

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2629983: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.