Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Actes Congr. Int. Bot., Amsterdam 1877 117. 1879
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525495
Common Names
- Subdentatum
- Sub-toothed Mahoe
- Sub-toothed Oak
Synonyms
- Nephelium subdentatum F.Muell. ex Benth. [unknown]
Description
Alectryon subdentatum (also called Subdentate Alectryon, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk with a greyish-brown bark. The leaves are simple and have a glossy texture. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are small capsules. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Alectryon subdentatum is used as a source of firewood and timber, and its leaves and flowers are used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Alectryon subdentatum are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have yellow-green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alectryon subdentatum is a shrub or small tree which can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to shape.
Where to Find Alectryon subdentatum
Alectryon subdentatum is found in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.
Alectryon subdentatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alectryon subdentatum?
Alectryon subdentatum
What is the common name of Alectryon subdentatum?
Subdentate Alectryon
Where is Alectryon subdentatum found?
Alectryon subdentatum is found in Australia
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