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|name = ''Hymenosporum flavum'' |
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|image = Hymenosporum flavum.jpg |
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|regnum = [[Plantae]] |
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|unranked_divisio = [[Angiosperms]] |
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|unranked_classis = [[Eudicots]] |
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|unranked_ordo = [[Asterids]] |
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|ordo = [[Apiales]] |
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|familia = [[Pittosporaceae]] |
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|genus = '''''Hymenosporum ''''' |
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|genus_authority = [[Robert Brown (botanist)|R.Br.]] ex [[Ferdinand von Mueller|F.Muell.]] |
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|species = ''''' H. flavum ''''' |
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|binomial = '' Hymenosporum flavum '' |
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|binomial_authority = ([[William Jackson Hooker|Hook.]]) [[Ferdinand von Mueller|F.Muell.]] |
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|}} |
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'''''Hymenosporum flavum''''', or '''Native Frangipani''', is a [[rainforest]] tree which is native to [[Queensland]] and [[New South Wales]] in [[Australia]] and [[New Guinea]]. It is the sole species within the [[genus]] '''''Hymenosporum''''', and is closely related to the widespread genus [[Pittosporum]]. |
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It produces clusters of fragrant flowers in the spring which are about 5 cm in diameter. They are cream in colour, ageing to yellow and are followed by long pear-shaped seed capsules. The flowers attract bees and honey-eating birds and butterflies. It has dark green, glossy leaves which are usually around 10 cm long and 4 cm wide. At its best, the branches are heavily foliaged and form widely spaced tiers which makes the tree extremely attractive. |
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Despite its common name, it is not closely related to the [[Plumeria|frangipani]]. |
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==Cultivation== |
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Native Frangipani is widely cultivated and usually grows to around 8 metres in height. Although it can grow to over 20 metres tall in the [[rainforest]]. It can be grown in shaded positions, but flowers best in full sun. In Australia, the tree is commonly planted in suburban streets, in shopping boulevards and in walkways between tall buildings. It prefers a well-drained soil with a high organic content, but is highly adaptable. Very young seedlngs are easily killed by frosts but if kept in a sheltered position until about 4–5 feet high, will thrive in cooler areas, as long as they have access to water during hot dry spells. |
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[[Image:Hymenosporum flavum flowers Port Macquarie.jpg|300px|thumb|none|''Hymenosporum flavum'' flowers growing at [[Port Macquarie]]]] |
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==External links== |
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*[http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=sp&name=Hymenosporum~flavum PlantNET-New South Wales Flora online: ''Hymenosporum flavum''] |
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*[http://asgap.org.au/h-fla.html Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants (ASGAP): ''Hymenosporum flavum''] |
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[[Category:Apiales of Australia]] |
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[[Category:Flora of New South Wales]] |
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[[Category:Flora of Queensland]] |
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[[Category:Flora of New Guinea]] |
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[[Category:Pittosporaceae]] |
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[[Category:Trees of Australia]] |
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[[Category:Ornamental trees]] |
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{{tree-stub}} |
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{{Australia-asterid-stub}} |
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[[es:Hymenosporum flavum]] |
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[[fr:Frangipanier australien]] |
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[[ja:ヒメノスポルム属]] |
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[[ru:Гименоспорум]] |
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Revision as of 06:13, 2 March 2012
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Hymenosporum flavum, or Native Frangipani, is a rainforest tree which is native to Queensland and New South Wales in Australia and New Guinea. It is the sole species within the genus Hymenosporum, and is closely related to the widespread genus Pittosporum.
It produces clusters of fragrant flowers in the spring which are about 5 cm in diameter. They are cream in colour, ageing to yellow and are followed by long pear-shaped seed capsules. The flowers attract bees and honey-eating birds and butterflies. It has dark green, glossy leaves which are usually around 10 cm long and 4 cm wide. At its best, the branches are heavily foliaged and form widely spaced tiers which makes the tree extremely attractive.
Despite its common name, it is not closely related to the frangipani.
Cultivation
Native Frangipani is widely cultivated and usually grows to around 8 metres in height. Although it can grow to over 20 metres tall in the rainforest. It can be grown in shaded positions, but flowers best in full sun. In Australia, the tree is commonly planted in suburban streets, in shopping boulevards and in walkways between tall buildings. It prefers a well-drained soil with a high organic content, but is highly adaptable. Very young seedlngs are easily killed by frosts but if kept in a sheltered position until about 4–5 feet high, will thrive in cooler areas, as long as they have access to water during hot dry spells.
External links
- PlantNET-New South Wales Flora online: Hymenosporum flavum
- Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants (ASGAP): Hymenosporum flavum
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