Atherosperma moschatum
Black Sassafras, Southern Sassafras
Other regional names: Tasmanian Sassafras
- Tasmanian Sassafras
Also known as: Atherosperma moschatum var. integrifolium A.Cunn. ex Tul.
- Atherosperma moschatum var. integrifolium A.Cunn. ex Tul.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Atherospermataceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Atherosperma moschatum (commonly known as Black-Sassafras or Southern-Sassafras) is a shrub or tree within the Atherospermataceae family. It naturally occurs in Australasia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms