Alphitonia oblata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation 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 Alphitonia genus
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,
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.