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
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.
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 Polyceratocarpus genus
Polyceratocarpus microtrichus,
Polyceratocarpus laurifolius,
Polyceratocarpus gossweileri,
Polyceratocarpus germainii,
Polyceratocarpus angustifolius,
Polyceratocarpus vermoesenii,
Polyceratocarpus parviflorus,
Polyceratocarpus pellegrinii,
Polyceratocarpus scheffleri,
Polyceratocarpus askhambryan-iringae,
Polyceratocarpus oligocarpus,
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,