Rough-barked Angophora

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Rough-barked Angophora
• Rough-barked Apple

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Eucalyptus florida
• Angophora intermedia
• Angophora ochrophylla
• Acmena floribunda

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Angophora.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is a species native to the diverse landscapes of Australia. Its geographical range spans across several different states within the country. Specifically, it can be found growing in the regions of New South Wales. It is also distributed throughout parts of Queensland. Finally, its presence extends southward into the state of Victoria.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Angophora floribunda is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, ensuring its long-term persistence within its ecosystem. As a phanerophyte, it maintains its photosynthetic organs on elevated branches, growing into a significant structural component of its habitat, while its classification as a nanophanerophyte further specifies its growth habit through its woody architecture. Throughout its existence, the species maintains an evergreen deciduousness, retaining its foliage year-round to maximize photosynthetic opportunities across varying seasonal conditions.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Angophora floribunda is characterized by its robust growth form as a woody tree. It is a self-supporting plant that functions independently, lacking any parasitic or epiphytic tendencies, and is strictly terrestrial in its habitat. Reaching significant proportions, the plant exhibits a substantial stature with a height that typically averages around 18 m, though it can range from a minimum of 15 m to a maximum of 30 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

30 m

Plant height mean:

18 m

Plant height min:

15 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Angophora floribunda is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, a metabolic strategy typical of many woody species in its genus that allows for carbon fixation under moderate environmental conditions. Its vegetative structure features leaves that reach a maximum length of 9 cm and a maximum width of 3.5 cm, dimensions that facilitate efficient light interception for photosynthesis. Furthermore, the plant does not function as a nitrogen fixer, meaning it relies on the uptake of available nitrogen from the soil through its root system rather than through symbiotic relationships with nitrogen-fixing bacteria.

Leaf length max:

9 cm

Leaf width max:

3.5 cm

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Angophora floribunda is driven by biotic pollination syndromes, specifically relying on a combination of insect-based and bee-mediated interactions to facilitate fertilization. This biological approach to pollen transfer ensures genetic diversity through targeted animal vectors. Following successful pollination, the plant produces seeds that exhibit notable variation in size; the seed mass ranges from a minimum of 0.00665 g to a maximum of 0.0222 g, with an average seed mass of approximately 0.013558325 g.

Pollination syndrome :

insect

Pollination syndrome :

bee

Pollination syndrome :

biotic

Seed mass max:

0.0222 g

Seed mass mean:

0.013558325 g

Seed mass min:

0.00665 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Angophora floribunda has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include SAPONIN.

SAPONIN

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Conditions

Angophora floribunda has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include pancreatic cancer.

Pancreatic cancer

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Preparations

Angophora floribunda has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extract.

Extract

1. Chemistry & biodiversity