Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Actes Congr. Int. Bot., Amsterdam 1877 117. 1879
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525496
Common Names
- Tomentosum
- Woolly Mahoe
- Woolly Oak
Synonyms
- Nephelium tomentosum F.Muell. [unknown]
Description
Alectryon tomentosum (also called Tomentose Bird's-eye, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands, heath and dry sclerophyll forests. It has grey-green foliage and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Alectryon tomentosum 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 tomentosum 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 tomentosum is a shrub or small tree which can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to shape.
Where to Find Alectryon tomentosum
Alectryon tomentosum is native to South Africa.
Alectryon tomentosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alectryon tomentosum?
Alectryon tomentosum
What is the common name of Alectryon tomentosum?
Woolly Alectryon
Where is Alectryon tomentosum found?
Alectryon tomentosum is found in Australia
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