Status:
valid
Authors:
S.T.Reynolds
Source:
cmp
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 2: 332 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525485
Common Names
- Ramiflorus
- Branching Mahoe
- Branching Oak
Description
Alectryon ramiflorus (also called Branch-flowered Alectryon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is native to Australia and New Zealand. It is usually found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Alectryon ramiflorus is used as a source of firewood and timber, and its leaves and flowers are used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Alectryon ramiflorus are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have yellow-green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alectryon ramiflorus is a perennial herb that grows in moist soils and is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.
Where to Find Alectryon ramiflorus
Alectryon ramiflorus is found in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.
Alectryon ramiflorus FAQ
What is the common name of Alectryon ramiflorus?
Branching Titoki
What is the scientific name of Branching Titoki?
Alectryon ramiflorus
What is the native habitat of Alectryon ramiflorus?
Native to New Zealand
Species in the Alectryon genus
Alectryon affinis,
Alectryon bleeseri,
Alectryon cardiocarpus,
Alectryon carinatus,
Alectryon celebicus,
Alectryon connatum,
Alectryon coriaceus,
Alectryon diversifolius,
Alectryon excelsus,
Alectryon excisus,
Alectryon ferrugineum,
Alectryon forsythii,
Alectryon fuscus,
Alectryon glaber,
Alectryon grandifolius,
Alectryon inaequilaterus,
Alectryon kangeanensis,
Alectryon kimberleyanus,
Alectryon laevis,
Alectryon macrococcum,
Alectryon macrophyllus,
Alectryon mahoe,
Alectryon mollis,
Alectryon myrmecophilus,
Alectryon ochraceus,
Alectryon oleifolius,
Alectryon pubescens,
Alectryon ramiflorus,
Alectryon repandodentatus,
Alectryon reticulatus,
Alectryon samoensis,
Alectryon semicinereum,
Alectryon serratus,
Alectryon sphaerococcum,
Alectryon strigosus,
Alectryon subcinereum,
Alectryon subdentatum,
Alectryon tomentosum,
Alectryon tropicus,
Alectryon unilobatus,
Species in the Sapindaceae family