Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
amboinensis
ID:
692036

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


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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.

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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 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,

References