Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rheophytica
ID:
926183

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.E.Berry & M.E.Olson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 50: 492 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925518



Common Names

  • Euceraea Rheophytica
  • Rheophytic Euceraea
  • Rheophyte Euceraea


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Description

Euceraea rheophytica (also called Rheophytic Euceraea, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in the wetter parts of the eastern coast, from southern Queensland to Victoria. It prefers open forest and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Euceraea rheophytica is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euceraea rheophytica is small, white and tubular in shape. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euceraea rheophytica is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots in late summer or early autumn. They should be rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Euceraea rheophytica

Euceraea rheophytica can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Species in the Euceraea genus

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4802556: Based on the initial data import
Paul Edward Berry (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.E.Berry' in the authors string.
Mark Earl Olson (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Olson' in the authors string.