Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
fuscum
ID:
933286

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

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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.

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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 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,

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