Pleiogynium papuanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papuanum
ID:
394494
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.T.White
Source:
ksu
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. New South Wales 45: 27 (1933 publ. 1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393826
Common Names
- Pleiogynium papuanum
- Papuanum Pleiogynium
- Papuanum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pleiogynium papuanum (also called Papuan Plum, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Papua New Guinea. It grows to a height of up to 15 meters and has a wide, spreading crown. Its leaves are simple, with each leaf having 3 to 5 lobes. Its fruits are drupes, which are yellow when ripe. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Pleiogynium papuanum is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, cough, and asthma. It is also used as a food flavoring and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pleiogynium papuanum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pleiogynium papuanum is a small evergreen shrub native to the Philippines. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, and can be grown in most soils. It prefers partial shade and regular watering. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Pleiogynium papuanum
Pleiogynium papuanum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Papua New Guinea.
Pleiogynium papuanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleiogynium papuanum?
Pleiogynium papuanum
What is the common name of Pleiogynium papuanum?
Papuanum
What is the natural habitat of Pleiogynium papuanum?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Pleiogynium genus
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,
References
Cyril Tenison White (1890-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.White' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:70286-1: Based on the initial data import