Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Guymer
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
2006
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 7: 367 (2006)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506869
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Commersonia macrostipulata
- Large-stalked commersonia
- Large-stalked commersonia tree
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Commersonia macrostipulata (also called 'Large-stipuled Commersonia', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree with fragrant bark. It is native to Australia, and is found in forests and other wooded habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Commersonia macrostipulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Flower of Commersonia macrostipulata is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black nut. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Commersonia macrostipulata is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 10m in height. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Commersonia macrostipulata
                        
                            Commersonia macrostipulata is native to Australia.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Commersonia macrostipulata FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Commersonia macrostipulata?
Commersonia macrostipulata
What is the common name of Commersonia macrostipulata?
Large-stalked commersonia
What is the natural habitat of Commersonia macrostipulata?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Australia
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Commersonia genus
                        
                            Commersonia macrostipulata, 
Commersonia amystia, 
Commersonia breviseta, 
Commersonia bartramia, 
Commersonia craurophylla, 
Commersonia cygnorum, 
Commersonia dasyphylla, 
Commersonia densiflora, 
Commersonia hermanniifolia, 
Commersonia magniflora, 
Commersonia novoguinensis, 
Commersonia obliqua, 
Commersonia parviflora, 
Commersonia rotundifolia, 
Commersonia rugosa, 
Commersonia salviifolia, 
Commersonia borealis, 
Commersonia corylifolia, 
Commersonia grandiflora, 
Commersonia madagascariensis, 
Commersonia prostrata, 
Commersonia apella, 
Commersonia erythrogyna, 
Commersonia gilva, 
Commersonia tahitensis,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Malvaceae family
                        
                            Abelmoschus angulosus, 
Abelmoschus caillei, 
Abelmoschus crinitus, 
Abelmoschus esculentus, 
Abelmoschus ficulneus, 
Abelmoschus hostilis, 
Abelmoschus magnificus, 
Abelmoschus manihot, 
Abelmoschus moschatus, 
Abelmoschus muliensis, 
Abelmoschus sagittifolius, 
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, 
Abroma augustum, 
Abutilon abutiloides, 
Abutilon affine, 
Abutilon alii, 
Abutilon amplum, 
Abutilon andrewsianum, 
Abutilon andrieuxii, 
Abutilon anglosomaliae, 
Abutilon angulatum, 
Abutilon anodoides, 
Abutilon appendiculatum, 
Abutilon arenarium, 
Abutilon arequipense, 
Abutilon auritum, 
Abutilon austroafricanum, 
Abutilon badium, 
Abutilon balansae, 
Abutilon bastardioides, 
Abutilon benedictum, 
Abutilon berlandieri, 
Abutilon bidentatum, 
Abutilon bracteosum, 
Abutilon buchii, 
Abutilon burandtii, 
Abutilon bussei, 
Abutilon californicum, 
Abutilon calliphyllum, 
Abutilon carinatum, 
Abutilon coahuilae, 
Abutilon commutatum, 
Abutilon cryptopetalum, 
Abutilon cuspidatum, 
Abutilon densiflorum, 
Abutilon dinteri, 
Abutilon dispermum, 
Abutilon divaricatum, 
Abutilon dugesii, 
Abutilon durandoi,