Status:
valid
Authors:
Endl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. , Suppl. 4(2): 88 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001106515
Common Names
- Stenocarpus Sinuatus
- Sinuatus Stenocarpus
- Stenocarpus Tree
Description
Stenocarpus sinuatus (also called 'Wheel of Fire', among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree in the Proteaceae family. It is native to Australia and New Guinea, where it grows in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforests. It has a dense, conical crown and grows up to 15 m tall. Its leaves are leathery and glossy, and its flowers are yellow-green and appear in spring.
Uses & Benefits
Stenocarpus sinuatus is an evergreen tree with a dense canopy of foliage and fragrant white flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make furniture, as well as for timber and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stenocarpus sinuatus is small and white, with a delicate, feathery texture. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small, delicate, and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stenocarpus sinuatus is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 m tall. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Layering can be done in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Stenocarpus sinuatus
Stenocarpus sinuatus is native to the tropical rainforests of Australia and New Guinea. It can be found in moist, shady areas, often near rivers and streams.
Species in the Stenocarpus genus
Stenocarpus villosus,
Stenocarpus dumbeensis,
Stenocarpus intermedius,
Stenocarpus heterophyllus,
Stenocarpus gracilis,
Stenocarpus milnei,
Stenocarpus davallioides,
Stenocarpus cunninghamii,
Stenocarpus cryptocarpus,
Stenocarpus verticis,
Stenocarpus trinervis,
Stenocarpus tremuloides,
Stenocarpus salignus,
Stenocarpus rubiginosus,
Stenocarpus reticulatus,
Stenocarpus phyllodineus,
Stenocarpus moorei,
Stenocarpus angustifolius,
Stenocarpus acacioides,
Stenocarpus comptonii,
Stenocarpus sinuatus,
Stenocarpus umbellifer,
Species in the Proteaceae family
Acidonia microcarpa,
Adenanthos acanthophyllus,
Adenanthos apiculatus,
Adenanthos argyreus,
Adenanthos barbigerus,
Adenanthos cacomorphus,
Adenanthos cuneatus,
Adenanthos cunninghamii,
Adenanthos cygnorum,
Adenanthos detmoldii,
Adenanthos dobagii,
Adenanthos dobsonii,
Adenanthos drummondii,
Adenanthos ellipticus,
Adenanthos eyrei,
Adenanthos filifolius,
Adenanthos flavidiflorus,
Adenanthos forrestii,
Adenanthos glabrescens,
Adenanthos gracilipes,
Adenanthos ileticos,
Adenanthos intermedius,
Adenanthos intricatus,
Adenanthos labillardierei,
Adenanthos linearis,
Adenanthos macropodianus,
Adenanthos meisneri,
Adenanthos obovatus,
Adenanthos oreophilus,
Adenanthos pamelus,
Adenanthos pungens,
Adenanthos sericeus,
Adenanthos strictus,
Adenanthos teges,
Adenanthos terminalis,
Adenanthos velutinus,
Adenanthos venosus,
Agastachys odorata,
Alloxylon brachycarpum,
Alloxylon flammeum,
Alloxylon pinnatum,
Alloxylon wickhamii,
Athertonia diversifolia,
Aulax cancellata,
Aulax pallasia,
Aulax umbellata,
Austromuellera trinervia,
Austromuellera valida,
Banksia acanthopoda,
Banksia acuminata,