Alphitonia excelsa, commonly known as the red ash or soap tree, is a species of tree in the family Rhamnaceae. It is native to New Guinea and Australia, where it is found in New South Wales, Queensland, the Northern Territory, and the northeastern tip of Western Australia. It is used in bush regeneration as a pioneer species and for amenity planting.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Red Ash being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Rosales
- Family
- Rhamnaceae
- Genus
- Alphitonia
- Species
- Alphitonia excelsa
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