Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
ponderosa
ID:
527987

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hillebr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Hawaiian Isl. : 81 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527319

Common Names

  • Ponderosa Ironwood
  • Ponderosa Ash
  • Ponderosa Oak

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Synonyms

  • Alphitonia ponderosa auwahiensis H.St.John [unknown]
  • Alphitonia ponderosa costata H.St.John [unknown]
  • Alphitonia ponderosa grandifolia H.St.John [unknown]
  • Alphitonia ponderosa kauila H.St.John [unknown]
  • Alphitonia ponderosa lanaiensis H.St.John [unknown]

Description

Alphitonia ponderosa (also called Ponderosa Almond, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Australia and New Guinea. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, meadows, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Alphitonia ponderosa 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 ponderosa 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 ponderosa 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 ponderosa

Alphitonia ponderosa is native to the western United States and Canada, where it is found in dry, open habitats.

Alphitonia ponderosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alphitonia ponderosa?

Alphitonia ponderosa

What is the common name of Alphitonia ponderosa?

Ponderosa Ash

What is the natural habitat of Alphitonia ponderosa?

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