Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
macrophyllus
ID:
526145

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kaneh. & Hatus.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 52: 413 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525477

Common Names

  • Alectryon macrophyllus
  • Large-leaved Alectryon
  • Alectryon

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Description

Alectryon macrophyllus (also called Large-leaved Alectryon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is native to Australia and New Zealand. It is usually found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Alectryon macrophyllus is used as a source of firewood and timber, and its leaves and flowers are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alectryon macrophyllus is a shrub or small tree that can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best grown in well-drained, slightly acidic soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings may also be used. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

Where to Find Alectryon macrophyllus

Alectryon macrophyllus is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Alectryon macrophyllus FAQ

What is the common name of Alectryon macrophyllus?

Large-leaved Titoki

What is the scientific name of Large-leaved Titoki?

Alectryon macrophyllus

What is the native habitat of Alectryon macrophyllus?

Native to New Zealand

Species in the Alectryon genus

Alectryon affinis, Alectryon bleeseri, Alectryon cardiocarpus, Alectryon carinatus, Alectryon celebicus, Alectryon connatum, Alectryon coriaceus, Alectryon diversifolius, Alectryon excelsus, Alectryon excisus, Alectryon ferrugineum, Alectryon forsythii, Alectryon fuscus, Alectryon glaber, Alectryon grandifolius, Alectryon inaequilaterus, Alectryon kangeanensis, Alectryon kimberleyanus, Alectryon laevis, Alectryon macrococcum, Alectryon macrophyllus, Alectryon mahoe, Alectryon mollis, Alectryon myrmecophilus, Alectryon ochraceus, Alectryon oleifolius, Alectryon pubescens, Alectryon ramiflorus, Alectryon repandodentatus, Alectryon reticulatus, Alectryon samoensis, Alectryon semicinereum, Alectryon serratus, Alectryon sphaerococcum, Alectryon strigosus, Alectryon subcinereum, Alectryon subdentatum, Alectryon tomentosum, Alectryon tropicus, Alectryon unilobatus,

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2628017: Based on the initial data import
Sumihiko Hatusima (1906-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hatus.' in the authors string.
Ryōzō Kanehira (1882-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaneh.' in the authors string.