Stenocarpus umbellifer - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umbellifer
ID:
1107741
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) Druce
Source:
tro
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 1916: 648 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107079
Common Names
- Stenocarpus Umbellifer
- Umbellifer Stenocarpus
- Umbellifer Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stenocarpus umbellifer (also called Umbrella Tree, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to Australia and New Guinea. It grows up to 15 meters tall and has a dense, rounded crown and leathery, glossy leaves. It is found in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest, often on the margins of swamps and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Stenocarpus umbellifer is used for ornamental purposes, as a hedge, and for its wood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stenocarpus umbellifer has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stenocarpus umbellifer is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Stenocarpus umbellifer
Stenocarpus umbellifer is native to Australia and can be found in the south-eastern part of the country.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26500852: Based on the initial data import
George Claridge Druce (1850-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Druce' in the authors string.
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
Johann Reinhold Forster (1729-1798): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Forst.' in the authors string.