Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Epling
Source:
wcs
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 115: 14 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296359
Common Names
- Rhododon ciliatus
- Fringed Rhododon
- Ciliatus
Synonyms
- Keithia ciliata Benth. [unknown]
- Rhododon angulatus (Tharp) B.L.Turner [unknown]
- Stachydeoma angulata Tharp [unknown]
- Stachydeoma ciliata (Benth.) Small [unknown]
- Stachydeoma duvalii Tharp [unknown]
- Hedeoma ciliata Benth. [unknown]
- Hedeoma texana Cory [unknown]
Description
Rhododon ciliatus (also called Red Ash, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Australia and New Guinea. It has a dense, rounded crown and a smooth, grey-brown bark. It grows in rainforest, dry sclerophyll forest and wet sclerophyll forest.
Uses & Benefits
Rhododon ciliatus is used for making furniture, baskets, and other items. It is also used for landscaping, as it is a low-maintenance plant and can be used to create a tropical look. It is also used as an air purifier, as it helps to remove toxins from the air.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhododon ciliatus has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhododon ciliatus is a small to medium-sized tree that grows up to 15 m in height. It is found in tropical rainforests and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting.
Where to Find Rhododon ciliatus
Rhododon ciliatus can be found in tropical rainforests in South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Rhododon ciliatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhododon ciliatus?
Rhododon ciliatus
What is the common name of Rhododon ciliatus?
Ciliate Rhododon
What is the natural habitat of Rhododon ciliatus?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Rhododon genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,