Status:
valid
Authors:
Poir.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1816
Citation Micro:
Encycl. , Suppl. 4: 650 (1816)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691369
Common Names
- Flindersia amboinensis
- Flindersia
- Amboin Flindersia
Synonyms
- Flindersia macrocarpa C.T.White & W.D.Francis ex Lane-Poole [unknown]
- Flindersia radulifera R.Br. ex Spreng. [unknown]
Description
Flindersia amboinensis (also called Amboina 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 amboinensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flindersia amboinensis 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 amboinensis 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 amboinensis
Flindersia amboinensis can be found in Australia.
Flindersia amboinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Flindersia amboinensis?
Flindersia amboinensis
What is the common name of Flindersia amboinensis?
Amboyna Beech
What is the natural habitat of Flindersia amboinensis?
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,