Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 9: 132 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691398
Common Names
- Pimenteliana Flindersia
- Flindersia Pimenteliana
- Pimenteliana
Synonyms
- Flindersia chrysantha Merr. & L.M.Perry [unknown]
- Flindersia mazlini F.M.Bailey & F.M.Bailey [unknown]
Description
Flindersia pimenteliana (also called Pimentel's 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 pimenteliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge and windbreak.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Flindersia pimenteliana for. oppositifolia (F.Muell.) K.D.Scott, W.K.Harris & J.Playford
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flindersia pimenteliana has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Flindersia pimenteliana 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 pimenteliana
Flindersia pimenteliana can be found in Australia.
Flindersia pimenteliana FAQ
What are the common names of Flindersia pimenteliana?
Pimentel Ash
What is the natural habitat of Flindersia pimenteliana?
It is native to the rainforests of eastern Australia
What are the characteristics of Flindersia pimenteliana?
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,