Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
costata
ID:
974018

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britten

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 54: 62 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000973356



Common Names

  • Costata Apple
  • Costata Angophora
  • Costata Smooth Barked Apple


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Description

Angophora costata (also called Smooth-barked Apple, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree with a dense, rounded crown and smooth, pale bark. It is native to Australia and is found in open forests, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Angophora costata is used as a source of timber, firewood, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, 5 petals, and a yellow center. Seed: Brown, ovoid, and smooth. Seedlings: Oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angophora costata is an evergreen tree which can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist potting mix.

Where to Find Angophora costata

Angophora costata is a species of plant in the Myrtaceae family, found in Australia.

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-9056: Based on the initial data import
James Britten (1846-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britten' in the authors string.