Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inopina
ID:
974123

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.D.Hill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Telopea 7: 97 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000973461

Common Names

  • Angophora inopina
  • Inopina Apple
  • Inopina Ironbark

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Description

Angophora inopina (also called Inopin 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 inopina 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 inopina is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Angophora inopina

Angophora inopina 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-9066: Based on the initial data import
Ken Hill (1948-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.D.Hill' in the authors string.