Airosperma grandifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandifolia
ID:
933297
Status:
valid
Authors:
Valeton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 8: 760 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932635
Common Names
- Airosperma Grandifolia
- Grandifolia Ash
- Grandifolia Mallee
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Airosperma grandifolia (also called White Cedar, among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree native to Australia. It has a straight trunk and a dense, conical crown with glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Airosperma grandifolia 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 grandifolia has yellow flowers with red centers. Seed: The seeds of Airosperma grandifolia are small, black, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Airosperma grandifolia seedlings are small and have light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Airosperma grandifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and warm temperatures.
Where to Find Airosperma grandifolia
Airosperma grandifolia 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5143: Based on the initial data import
Theodoric Valeton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valeton' in the authors string.