Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neriifolia
ID:
329232

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sieber ex Sims) R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew., ed. 2 [W.T. Aiton] 4: 417. 1812

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328564



Common Names

  • Tristania neriifolia
  • Neriifolia Tristania
  • Tristania neriifolia var. neriifolia


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Description

Tristania neriifolia (also called Leatherwood, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree native to Australia. It has rough, grey bark and long, narrow leaves. It is found in open woodlands, along creeks and rivers, and in wet sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tristania neriifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiseptic properties. It is also used to treat skin disorders, wounds, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tristania neriifolia has small, yellowish-green flowers with four sepals and four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tristania neriifolia is a medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is usually found in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Tristania neriifolia

Tristania neriifolia can be found in Australia, New Caledonia, and New Guinea.

Tristania neriifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tristania neriifolia?

Tristania neriifolia

What is the common name of Tristania neriifolia?

Neriifolia Tristania

What is the natural habitat of Tristania neriifolia?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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-209110: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Franz Sieber (1789-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sieber' in the authors string.
John Sims (1749-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sims' in the authors string.