Flindersia maculosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maculosa
ID:
692059
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 1: 389 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691392
Common Names
- Maculosa Flindersia
- Flindersia Maculosa
- Maculosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Elaeodendron maculosum Lindl. [unknown]
- Flindersia maculata F.Muell. [unknown]
Description
Flindersia maculosa (also called Spotted Flindersia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree native to Australia. It is a large evergreen tree with a spreading crown, growing up to 30 m tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and is also cultivated as an ornamental tree.
Uses & Benefits
Flindersia maculosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge and windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flindersia maculosa has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Flindersia maculosa 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 maculosa
Flindersia maculosa can be found in Australia.
Flindersia maculosa FAQ
What are the common names of Flindersia maculosa?
Spotted Ash
What is the natural habitat of Flindersia maculosa?
It is native to the rainforests of eastern Australia
What are the characteristics of Flindersia maculosa?
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 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2813505: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.