Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
oblata
ID:
746808

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.R.Bean

Source:
cmp

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 28: 13 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746141

Common Names

  • Alphitonia oblata
  • Oblate Alphitonia
  • Oblate Alphitonia

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Description

Alphitonia oblata (also called Oblate Leatherwood, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Australia. It has large, leathery leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Alphitonia oblata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alphitonia oblata is a small, yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alphitonia oblata is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Alphitonia oblata

Alphitonia oblata is found in the tropical dry forests of Mexico.

Alphitonia oblata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alphitonia oblata?

Alphitonia oblata

Where does Alphitonia oblata grow?

Alphitonia oblata is native to India.

What type of soil does Alphitonia oblata prefer?

Alphitonia oblata prefers moist, well-drained soil.

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-2899366: Based on the initial data import
Anthony Bean (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Bean' in the authors string.