Alectryon samoensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
samoensis
ID:
526156
Status:
valid
Authors:
Christoph.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 128: 130 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525488
Common Names
- Samoensis
- Samoan Mahoe
- Samoan Oak
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alectryon samoensis (also called Samoan 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 samoensis 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 samoensis are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have yellow-green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alectryon samoensis 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 samoensis
Alectryon samoensis is native to South Africa.
Alectryon samoensis FAQ
What is the common name of Alectryon samoensis?
Samoan Titoki
What is the scientific name of Samoan Titoki?
Alectryon samoensis
What is the native habitat of Alectryon samoensis?
Native to Samoa
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
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2628029: Based on the initial data import
Erling Christophersen (1898-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christoph.' in the authors string.