Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
ksu
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1898: 224 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472082
Common Names
- Symphiodiscus Pellacalyx
- Symphiodiscus Pellacalyx
- Symphiodiscus Pellacalyx
Description
Pellacalyx symphiodiscus (also called Symphiodiscus Pellacalyx, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 4 m tall. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white or yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in open woodlands and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Pellacalyx symphiodiscus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its timber is used for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pellacalyx symphiodiscus has small yellow flowers, which are followed by small, dry, woody fruits. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pellacalyx symphiodiscus is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1 m. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining medium such as sand or perlite. The seeds should be kept moist but not wet. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into a larger pot or into the ground.
Where to Find Pellacalyx symphiodiscus
Pellacalyx symphiodiscus is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.
Pellacalyx symphiodiscus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pellacalyx symphiodiscus?
Pellacalyx symphiodiscus
What is the common name of Pellacalyx symphiodiscus?
Symphiodiscus Pellacalyx
What is the natural habitat of Pellacalyx symphiodiscus?
Dry, sandy or rocky areas in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America
Species in the Pellacalyx genus
Species in the Rhizophoraceae family
Anopyxis klaineana,
Blepharistemma membranifolium,
Bruguiera cylindrica,
Bruguiera exaristata,
Bruguiera gymnorhiza,
Bruguiera hainesii,
Bruguiera parviflora,
Bruguiera sexangula,
Bruguiera rhynchopetala,
Bruguieria rhedii,
Carallia borneensis,
Carallia brachiata,
Carallia calophylloidea,
Carallia calycina,
Carallia coriifolia,
Carallia eugenioidea,
Carallia garciniifolia,
Carallia hulstijnii,
Carallia longipes,
Carallia orophila,
Carallia papuana,
Carallia paucinervia,
Carallia pectinifolia,
Carallia suffruticosa,
Cassipourea alternifolia,
Cassipourea nana,
Cassipourea ndambiana,
Cassipourea adamauensis,
Cassipourea adami,
Cassipourea afzelii,
Cassipourea annobonensis,
Cassipourea barteri,
Cassipourea calimensis,
Cassipourea carringtoniana,
Cassipourea celastroides,
Cassipourea ceylanica,
Cassipourea congensis,
Cassipourea delphinensis,
Cassipourea dinklagei,
Cassipourea eketensis,
Cassipourea elliptica,
Cassipourea ellipticifolia,
Cassipourea euryoides,
Cassipourea evrardii,
Cassipourea fanshawei,
Cassipourea firestoneana,
Cassipourea flanaganii,
Cassipourea floribunda,
Cassipourea glomerata,
Cassipourea gossweileri,