Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rhamnaceae

Genus:

Alphitonia

Species:

Alphitonia excelsa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

3000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

cream, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies, flying foxes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates readily. Viability declines rapidly with storage. Remove fleshy fruit coat before sowing.

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