pink ash

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• White Ash
• Pink ash

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls within the order Rosales and the family Rhamnaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Alphitonia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is found within specific regions of Australia. Its natural range is primarily concentrated in the eastern parts of the country. Specifically, it can be located throughout the state of New South Wales. Additionally, the species is also distributed across Queensland. Therefore, its geographical presence is limited to these two major Australian states.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Alphitonia petrei is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist in its environment through multiple growing seasons. As a perennial species, it does not complete its biological cycle within a single year like annuals or two years like biennials; instead, it establishes a stable presence that enables long-term survival and repeated reproductive efforts. This sustained growth pattern supports its development from an initial establishment phase through to maturity, where it can contribute to the population over an extended duration.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Alphitonia petriei is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree, exhibiting a robust and self-supporting structure. As an independent organism, it does not function as a parasite or an epiphyte, maintaining a strictly terrestrial existence rather than occupying aquatic or semiaquatic habitats. The plant's development is defined by its significant woodiness, providing the necessary structural integrity to support its stature within its ecosystem.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Alphitonia petrei is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation processes and metabolic efficiency within its natural habitat. The morphological aspects of its foliage play a significant role in its physiological function, specifically through its leaf dimensions which facilitate gas exchange and light interception. The leaves exhibit a notable range in size, with lengths varying from a minimum of 7 cm to a maximum of 17 cm. Complementing this longitudinal variation, the leaf width spans from a minimum of 3 cm to a maximum of 7 cm, providing a structural surface area optimized for the plant's specific metabolic requirements.

Leaf length max:

17 cm

Leaf length min:

7 cm

Leaf width max:

7 cm

Leaf width min:

3 cm

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Alphitonia petriei has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin, betulinic acid.

Betulin

1. Dr. Duke

betulinic acid

1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Alphitonia petriei has 25 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.

Anthelmintic

1. Dr. Duke

AntiHIV

1. Dr. Duke

Antibacterial

1. Dr. Duke

Anticancer

1. Dr. Duke

Anticarcinomic

1. Dr. Duke

Antiedemic

1. Dr. Duke

Antifeedant

1. Dr. Duke

Antiflu

1. Dr. Duke

Antiinflammatory

1. Dr. Duke

Antileukemic

1. Dr. Duke

Medicinal Uses

Alphitonia petriei has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include childbirth, headache, inflammation, joint pain.

Most Reported Uses