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Rubiaceae

Subfamily Cinchonoideae
Tribe Cinchoneae

Subfamily Cinchonoideae
Tribe Exostemma group

Subfamily Cinchonoideae
Tribe Mussaendeae

Subfamily Cinchonoideae
Tribe Naucleeae

Subfamily Cinchonoideae
Tribe Rondeletieae

Subfamily Ixoroideae
Tribe Coffeeae

Subfamily Ixoroideae
Tribe Gardenieae

Subfamily Ixoroideae
Tribe Ixoreae

Subfamily Ixoroideae
Tribe Posoquerieae

Subfamily Rubioideae
Tribe Coussareeae

Subfamily Rubioideae
Tribe Hedyotideae

Subfamily Rubioideae
Tribe Psychotrieae

W/C = Wild Collected
Nauclea orientalis (L.) L.

  • Common Name: Kanluang, Leichhardt Tree
  • Family: Rubiaceae Juss.

  • Country of Origin: Australia
  • Habitat: eastern and northern woodlands, also into tropical rainforest areas

  • Description: Growing to around 50 ft (15 m), this widely distributed tree has a conical shape and spreading branches. Its bark is deeply furrowed and the heart-shaped, deep green leaves are up to 10 in (25 cm) long. If there is a shortage of water, the tree may drop its leaves. Attractive yellow flowers are borne in clusters during late spring and summer.

  • USDA Zone: 11-12
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Accession Data:

  • Accession # 199800135
  • Source: Tim Devine - CSU Chico
  • Accession Date: 09-17-1998
  • Bench: 1218 - AUS:Queensland A
  • Qty: 1 confirmed on 09-23-2011
Classification:

  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Magnoliopsida
  • SubClass: euasterid I
  • Order: Gentianales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Rubiaceae
  • SubFamily: Cinchonoideae
  • Tribe: Naucleeae
  • SubTribe:
References:

Botanica, Turner & Wasson, 1997, CD-ROM Version

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