Australian Plants

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Alphitonia Incana

Description Alphitonia Incana, also known as the “Red Ash” or “Leatherwood Ash”, is a species of tree in the family Rhamnaceae. It is native to Australia and Papua New Guinea and can grow up to 20 meters tall. The tree has a straight trunk and a dense, rounded crown of foliage. The bark is rough and grey-brown in color, with…
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Allocasuarina Torulosa

Description Allocasuarina Torulosa, commonly known as forest oak, is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that belongs to the Casuarinaceae family. It is native to Australia and can grow up to a height of 15 meters. The tree has an upright growth habit, with a dense canopy of drooping foliage. It produces small, inconspicuous flowers that develop into woody cones.…
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Adenanthos Cuneatus

Description Adenanthos Cuneatus, also known as the Coastal Jugflower or Glandular Adenanthos, is a shrub that is native to the southwestern coast of Australia. This plant can grow up to 1.5 meters in height and has a spreading habit. It has needle-like leaves that are green to gray-green in color, and flowers that are red to pink in color. The…
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Acacia Gunnii

Description Acacia Gunnii, also known as the “candlestick wattle,” is a plant species that belongs to the family Fabaceae. It is native to southeastern Australia and is commonly found in Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania. This evergreen shrub or small tree can grow up to 10 meters tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimeters.The plant’s leaves…
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Nuytsia

Description Nuytsia, also known as the Western Australian Christmas tree, is a unique plant species native to Australia. It belongs to the Loranthaceae family and is a parasitic plant that grows on the roots of other trees. The plant has an unusual appearance, with bright orange-yellow flowers that bloom from December to February, hence its name “Christmas tree”. Taxonomic Information…
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Syzygium Thompsonii

Description Syzygium Thompsonii is an evergreen tree that is native to Australia. It is also known as the lilly pilly or riberry tree. This ornamental plant is a popular choice for gardeners due to its attractive glossy leaves and clusters of fluffy white flowers, which bloom in spring and summer. The plant can grow up to 10 meters tall and…
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Banksia Ilicifolia

Description Banksia Ilicifolia, commonly known as Holly-leaved Banksia, is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It belongs to the Proteaceae family and is named after its spiky leaves that resemble those of a holly plant. Banksia Ilicifolia is valued for its cone-shaped flowers, which are brightly colored and appear in autumn and winter months. The flowers are a…
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Buckinghamia

Description Buckinghamia is a magnificent evergreen tree native to the subtropical and tropical regions of Australia. It is also commonly known as the ivory curl tree due to its large clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers that bloom in summer. The tree can grow up to 12 meters in height and is widely admired for its ornamental value. Taxonomic Information Domain…
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Banksia Oreophila

Description Banksia Oreophila is a striking plant that belongs to the Proteaceae family. This plant is native to Western Australia, where it grows in rocky hills and mountains. Banksia Oreophila is a shrub that can grow up to 2 meters tall and has a woody trunk that is covered in bark. The leaves of this plant are narrow and elongated,…
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Cymbopogon

Description Cymbopogon, commonly known as lemongrass, is a genus of Asian, African, Australian, and tropical island plants in the grass family. It is a perennial grass with long, slender leaves and a pleasant lemon scent. Cymbopogon is widely used in cooking, medicine, and perfumery due to its distinct aroma and flavor. The plant is native to warm and tropical regions…
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