Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
subcinereum
ID:
526162

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München ix. (1879) 524.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525494

Common Names

  • Subcinereum
  • Sub-ashy Mahoe
  • Sub-ashy Oak

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Synonyms

  • Spanoghea nepheleoides F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Sapindus cinereus A.Cunn. ex A.Gray [unknown]
  • Cupania subcinerea A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Alectryon subcinereum (also called Sub-ashy 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 subcinereum 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 subcinereum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Alectryon subcinereum is a small shrub that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Alectryon subcinereum

Alectryon subcinereum is native to South Africa.

Alectryon subcinereum FAQ

What are the common names of Alectryon subcinereum?

Sub-cinereous alectryon, sub-cinereous alectryon, and sub-cinereous alectryon

What is the growth rate of Alectryon subcinereum?

Moderate

What is the maximum height of Alectryon subcinereum?

Up to 20 feet

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