Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
fournieri
ID:
692048

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pancher & Sebert

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Rev. Marit. Colon. 41: 203 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691381



Common Names

  • Flindersia fournieri
  • Fournieri Tree
  • Fournieri Wood


Searching for Flindersia fournieri? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Flindersia fournieri (also called Fournier's 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 fournieri is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Flindersia fournieri is a small, white flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

Searching for Flindersia fournieri? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Flindersia fournieri 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 fournieri

Flindersia fournieri can be found in Australia.

Flindersia fournieri FAQ

What are the common names of Flindersia fournieri?

Tallowwood, Fournier's Ash

What is the natural habitat of Flindersia fournieri?

It is native to the rainforests of eastern Australia

What are the characteristics of Flindersia fournieri?

It is an evergreen tree with a dense, spreading crown and a straight trunk. The leaves are lanceolate, 8-20 cm long, and 2-5 cm wide. The flowers are small, white, and fragrant, and the fruits are woody capsules.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2813496: Based on the initial data import
Jean Armand Isidore Pancher (1814-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pancher' in the authors string.
Hippolyte Sebert (1839-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sebert' in the authors string.