Status:
valid
Authors:
C.T.White
Source:
cmp
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Bull. Dept. Agric. Queensland 21: 5 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691368
Common Names
- Flindersia acuminata
- Flindersia
- Acuminate Flindersia
Description
Flindersia acuminata (also called Acuminate Flindersia, among many other common names) is a tree native to Australia. It has white flowers and oval-shaped, toothed leaves. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Flindersia acuminata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flindersia acuminata has small, white flowers that have 5 petals and 5 stamens. The flowers are borne in a terminal cluster. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Flindersia acuminata is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagate from seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Flindersia acuminata
Flindersia acuminata can be found in Australia.
Flindersia acuminata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Flindersia acuminata?
Flindersia acuminata
What is the common name of Flindersia acuminata?
Brown Beech
What is the natural habitat of Flindersia acuminata?
Rainforest in eastern Australia
Species in the Flindersia genus
Flindersia acuminata,
Flindersia amboinensis,
Flindersia australis,
Flindersia bourjotiana,
Flindersia brassii,
Flindersia brayleyana,
Flindersia collina,
Flindersia dissosperma,
Flindersia fournieri,
Flindersia ifflana,
Flindersia laevicarpa,
Flindersia maculosa,
Flindersia pimenteliana,
Flindersia schottiana,
Flindersia unifoliolata,
Flindersia xanthoxyla,
Flindersia bennettii,
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,