Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
wcs
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 65: 266 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932624
Common Names
- Airosperma Fuscum
- Fuscum Ash
- Fuscum Mallee
Description
Airosperma fuscum (also called Brown Ash, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry forests, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Airosperma fuscum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Airosperma fuscum has yellow flowers with red centers. Seed: The seeds of Airosperma fuscum are small, black, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Airosperma fuscum seedlings are small and have light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Airosperma fuscum is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but needs regular watering during dry periods. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape.
Where to Find Airosperma fuscum
Airosperma fuscum is native to Australia.
Species in the Airosperma genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,