Flindersia schottiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schottiana
ID:
692069
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 3: 25 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691402
Common Names
- Schottiana Flindersia
- Flindersia Schottiana
- Schottiana
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- Flindersia pubescens F.M.Bailey [unknown]
- Flindersia schottiana pubescens F.Muell. [unknown]
Description
Flindersia schottiana (also called Schott'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 schottiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge and windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flindersia schottiana 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 schottiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Flindersia schottiana
Flindersia schottiana can be found in Australia.
Flindersia schottiana FAQ
What are the common names of Flindersia schottiana?
Schott's Ash
What is the natural habitat of Flindersia schottiana?
It is native to the rainforests of eastern Australia
What are the characteristics of Flindersia schottiana?
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-2813514: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.