Aphananthe philippinensis
Asbestos Tree, Axe Handle Wood
Other regional names: Grey Handlewood +3 more
- Grey Handlewood
- Rough Leaf Elm
- Rough Leaf Hickory
- Wild Holly
Also known as: Aphananthe rectinerva (F.Muell.) Planch. +6 more
- Aphananthe rectinerva (F.Muell.) Planch.
- Aphananthe rectinervia (F.Muell.) Planch.
- Aphananthe rectinervis (F.Muell.) Planch.
- Sponia ilicifolia Kurz
- Streblus rectinervis F.Muell.
- Taxotrophis rectinerva F.Muell.
- Taxotrophis rectinervis F.Muell.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cannabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Aphananthe philippinensis (commonly known as Asbestos-Tree or Axe-Handle-Wood) is a tree within the Cannabaceae family. It is found natively in Tropical Asia and Australasia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Malesia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea, New South Wales, Philippines, Queensland, Solomon Is.