Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
vermoesenii
ID:
394686

Status:
valid

Authors:
Robyns & Ghesq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Ann. Soc. Sci. Bruxelles, Sér. B 53: 62 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394018



Common Names

  • Polyceratocarpus Vermoesenii
  • Vermoesenii Polyceratocarpus
  • Vermoesenii False Ceratocarpus


Searching for Polyceratocarpus vermoesenii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Polyceratocarpus vermoesenii (also called Vermoesen's False-Fruited Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical rainforests. It is a large tree with dark green, glossy leaves and yellow-green flowers. The fruits are small and yellow-green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Polyceratocarpus vermoesenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and produces fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polyceratocarpus vermoesenii has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a terminal inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

Searching for Polyceratocarpus vermoesenii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Polyceratocarpus vermoesenii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a moist soil mix until rooted. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.

Where to Find Polyceratocarpus vermoesenii

Polyceratocarpus vermoesenii can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Polyceratocarpus vermoesenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyceratocarpus vermoesenii?

Polyceratocarpus vermoesenii

What is the common name of Polyceratocarpus vermoesenii?

Vermoesen's Polyceratocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Polyceratocarpus vermoesenii?

Polyceratocarpus vermoesenii is native to tropical forests in Cameroon.

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Frans Hubert Edouard Arthur Walter Robyns (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robyns' in the authors string.
Jean Hector Paul Auguste Ghesquière (1888-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ghesq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74770-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.