Salvadora australis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
1134938
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schweick.
Source:
tro
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 3: 248 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134276
Common Names
- Salvadora australis
- Australian Toothbrush Tree
- Australian Salvadora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Salvadora australis (also called Australian Toothbrush Tree, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Australia. It is a small deciduous shrub growing to 0.5–2 m tall, with a trunk up to 0.5 m diameter. It is found in dry habitats, such as rocky slopes and dry meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Salvadora australis is used as a windbreak, for erosion control, and as a source of fuel and construction material.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Salvadora australis are small, yellow-green, and inconspicuous. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a thin, papery wing. The seedlings are small and have a single, light green cotyledon.
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Salvadora australis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Gansu, Qinghai, and Sichuan.
Species in the Salvadora genus
Species in the Salvadoraceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-28400006: Based on the initial data import
Herold Georg Wilhelm Johannes Schweickerdt (1903-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweick.' in the authors string.