Flindersia bennettii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bennettii
ID:
1414490
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell. ex C.Moore
Source:
wcvp
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Cat. Nat. Indust. Prod. New South Wales 46. 1861
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426955
Common Names
- Flindersia bennettii
- Bennett's Flindersia
- Bennett Flindersia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Flindersia bennettii (also called 'Bennett's Flindersia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the tropical Americas. It is an evergreen, terrestrial plant with a creeping rhizome and fronds up to 60 cm long. It is found in tropical rainforest, cloud forest, and montane forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Flindersia bennettii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a food preservative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Flindersia bennettii is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Flindersia bennettii is a large tree that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a seed tray and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Flindersia bennettii
Flindersia bennettii is native to Australia and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Flindersia bennettii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Flindersia bennettii?
Flindersia bennettii
What is the common name of Flindersia bennettii?
Bennett's flindersia
Where is Flindersia bennettii native to?
Flindersia bennettii is native to 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,