Status:
valid
Authors:
Forman
Source:
ksu
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 37: 370 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456606
Common Names
- Tiliacora australiana
- Australian Tiliacora
- Tiliacora
Description
Tiliacora australiana (also called Australian Tiliacora, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Australia. It has a straight trunk and a dense, rounded crown. It grows in moist, lowland forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Tiliacora australiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, dysentery, and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tiliacora australiana are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tiliacora australiana is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate light frost and is drought tolerant. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Tiliacora australiana
Tiliacora australiana is native to Australia and can be found in moist forests.
Tiliacora australiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tiliacora australiana?
Tiliacora australiana
What is the common name of Tiliacora australiana?
Australian Tiliacora
What is the habitat of Tiliacora australiana?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Tiliacora genus
Tiliacora australiana,
Tiliacora gossweileri,
Tiliacora lehmbachii,
Tiliacora laurentii,
Tiliacora laevifolia,
Tiliacora kenyensis,
Tiliacora bequaertii,
Tiliacora insularis,
Tiliacora gabonensis,
Tiliacora funifera,
Tiliacora ealaensis,
Tiliacora louisii,
Tiliacora triandra,
Tiliacora ovalis,
Tiliacora nigerica,
Tiliacora tisserantii,
Tiliacora chrysobotrya,
Tiliacora pynaertii,
Tiliacora acuminata,
Tiliacora klaineana,
Tiliacora macrophylla,
Tiliacora odorata,
Tiliacora sebicea,
Tiliacora latifolia,
Tiliacora leonardii,
Tiliacora dielsiana,
Tiliacora dinklagei,
Tiliacora leonensis,
Species in the Menispermaceae family
Abuta acutifolia,
Abuta antioquiana,
Abuta aristeguietae,
Abuta barbata,
Abuta brevifolia,
Abuta bullata,
Abuta candollei,
Abuta chiapasensis,
Abuta chocoensis,
Abuta colombiana,
Abuta dwyeriana,
Abuta fluminum,
Abuta grandifolia,
Abuta grisebachii,
Abuta imene,
Abuta longa,
Abuta mycetandra,
Abuta obovata,
Abuta pahni,
Abuta panamensis,
Abuta panurensis,
Abuta platyphylla,
Abuta racemosa,
Abuta rufescens,
Abuta sandwithiana,
Abuta seemannii,
Abuta selloana,
Abuta solimoesensis,
Abuta soukupii,
Abuta spicata,
Abuta steyermarkii,
Abuta vaupesensis,
Abuta velutina,
Albertisia apiculata,
Albertisia capituliflora,
Albertisia cordifolia,
Albertisia crassa,
Albertisia cuneata,
Albertisia delagoensis,
Albertisia exelliana,
Albertisia ferruginea,
Albertisia glabra,
Albertisia laurifolia,
Albertisia mangenotii,
Albertisia mecistophylla,
Albertisia megacarpa,
Albertisia papuana,
Albertisia porcata,
Albertisia puberula,
Albertisia scandens,