Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispida
ID:
974114

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sm.) Blaxell

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 31: 272 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000973452



Common Names

  • Angophora hispida
  • Rough-barked Apple
  • Scrub Ironbark


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Description

Angophora hispida (also called Rough-barked Apple, among many other common names) is a small tree up to 10 m tall. It is native to Australia and grows in open forests, thickets, and along roadsides. It has simple, opposite leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Angophora hispida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a tonic.

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 hispida is a small tree or shrub that grows to a height of up to 8 m. It is native to the Philippines, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. Propagation is usually done by seed, which is best sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seeds should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Angophora hispida

Angophora hispida is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in New South Wales and Queensland.

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-9065: Based on the initial data import
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
Donald Frederick Blaxell (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blaxell' in the authors string.