Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
australis
ID:
274726

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Notes Bot. Sapot. : 36 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274058

Common Names

  • Planchonella australis
  • Australis Planchonella
  • Australis Waterweed

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Synonyms

  • Pouteria australis (R.Br.) Baehni [unknown]
  • Achras australis R.Br. [unknown]
  • Sapota australis A.DC. [unknown]
  • Sersalisia australis Domin [unknown]
  • Sersalisia glabra A.Gray [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon australe Benth. & Hook.f. ex F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Xantolis australis (R.Br.) Baehni [unknown]

Description

Planchonella australis (also called Australian laurel, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is native to Australia, where it is found in the Northern Territory and Western Australia. It typically grows in lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Planchonella australis is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Planchonella australis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Planchonella australis is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. It can also be propagated from division, which should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Planchonella australis

Planchonella australis is native to Australia and can be found in rainforests and moist eucalyptus woodlands.

Planchonella australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Planchonella australis?

Planchonella australis

What is the common name of Planchonella australis?

Australian Planchonella

What is the natural habitat of Planchonella australis?

Tropical rainforests and humid lowland forests

Species in the Planchonella genus

Planchonella amieuana, Planchonella aneityensis, Planchonella annamensis, Planchonella anteridifera, Planchonella arnhemica, Planchonella australis, Planchonella baillonii, Planchonella boninensis, Planchonella brevipes, Planchonella calcarea, Planchonella chartacea, Planchonella chrysophylloides, Planchonella cinerea, Planchonella clemensii, Planchonella contermina, Planchonella costata, Planchonella cotinifolia, Planchonella crassinervia, Planchonella cyclopensis, Planchonella duclitan, Planchonella eerwah, Planchonella endlicheri, Planchonella erringtonii, Planchonella euphlebia, Planchonella firma, Planchonella forbesii, Planchonella garberi, Planchonella grandifolia, Planchonella grayana, Planchonella guillauminii, Planchonella howeana, Planchonella kaalaensis, Planchonella kaernbachiana, Planchonella kaniensis, Planchonella keyensis, Planchonella koumaciensis, Planchonella kuebiniensis, Planchonella laetevirens, Planchonella lamii, Planchonella lauracea, Planchonella leptostylidifolia, Planchonella lifuana, Planchonella longipetiolata, Planchonella macropoda, Planchonella maingayi, Planchonella membranacea, Planchonella micronesica, Planchonella microphylla, Planchonella mindanaensis, Planchonella myrsinoides,

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

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