Status:
valid
Authors:
C.T.White
Source:
cmp
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 57: 21 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518860
Common Names
- Acronychia pauciflora
- Pauciflora Acronychia
- Few-flowered Acronychia
Description
Acronychia pauciflora (also called 'Bastard Ironwood', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub found in rainforest areas of Australia and New Guinea. It has a dense, spreading habit and is often found in sheltered areas of the forest. Its leaves are glossy green and its bark is dark grey. It produces small white flowers in spring and summer.
Uses & Benefits
Acronychia pauciflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Acronychia pauciflora is white or cream in color and has four petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acronychia pauciflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Acronychia pauciflora
Acronychia pauciflora is found in rainforest areas of Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.
Acronychia pauciflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acronychia pauciflora?
Acronychia pauciflora
What is the natural habitat of Acronychia pauciflora?
Rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests
What is the growth habit of Acronychia pauciflora?
Small tree or shrub
Species in the Acronychia genus
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,
Acronychia crassipetala,
Acronychia cuspidata,
Acronychia dimorphocalyx,
Acronychia emarginata,
Acronychia eungellensis,
Acronychia foveata,
Acronychia glauca,
Acronychia goniocarpa,
Acronychia gurakorensis,
Acronychia imperforata,
Acronychia intermedia,
Acronychia kaindiensis,
Acronychia laevis,
Acronychia ledermannii,
Acronychia littoralis,
Acronychia macrocalyx,
Acronychia montana,
Acronychia murina,
Acronychia normanbiensis,
Acronychia oblongifolia,
Acronychia octandra,
Acronychia papuana,
Acronychia parviflora,
Acronychia pauciflora,
Acronychia pedunculata,
Acronychia pubescens,
Acronychia pullei,
Acronychia reticulata,
Acronychia rubescens,
Acronychia rugosa,
Acronychia schistacea,
Acronychia similaris,
Acronychia smithii,
Acronychia suberosa,
Acronychia trifoliolata,
Acronychia vestita,
Acronychia wabagensis,
Acronychia wilcoxiana,
Acronychia wisseliana,
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,