Mischocarpus australis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
453877
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.T.Reynolds
Source:
ksu
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 25: 200 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453209
Common Names
- Mischocarpus Australis
- Australian Mischocarpus
- Australian Fruit
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mischocarpus australis (also called Australian Mischocarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and small, round fruits. It is native to Australia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mischocarpus australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mischocarpus australis has small white flowers with 4 petals and 4 stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mischocarpus australis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Mischocarpus australis
Mischocarpus australis is native to Australia and New Zealand. It can be found in tropical moist forests and mangroves.
Mischocarpus australis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mischocarpus australis?
Mischocarpus australis
What is the common name of Mischocarpus australis?
Australian Fruit
What is the natural habitat of Mischocarpus australis?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Mischocarpus genus
Mischocarpus triqueter, Mischocarpus sundaicus, Mischocarpus stipitatus, Mischocarpus flexuosus, Mischocarpus australis, Mischocarpus albescens, Mischocarpus reticulatus, Mischocarpus paradoxus, Mischocarpus macrocarpus, Mischocarpus largifolius, Mischocarpus ailae, Mischocarpus pentapetalus, Mischocarpus hainanensis, Mischocarpus oppositifolius,
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
Sally T. Reynolds (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Reynolds' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:928833-1: Based on the initial data import