Papuacedrus papuana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papuana
ID:
397449
Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) H.L.Li
Source:
wcs
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 34: 25. (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396781
Common Names
- Papuacedrus papuana
- Papuan Papuacedrus
- Papuana Papuacedrus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Papuacedrus papuana (also called Papuan Papuacedrus, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the family Cupressaceae. It is native to Papua New Guinea, and is found in lowland and montane forests. It is a medium-sized to large tree, growing up to 25 meters tall and with a trunk diameter of up to 1 meter.
Uses & Benefits
Papuacedrus papuana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as a timber tree for construction and furniture.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Papuacedrus papuana var. arfakensis (Gibbs) R.J.JohnsPapuacedrus papuana var. papuana
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Papuacedrus papuana are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of leaves.
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Papuacedrus papuana is a slow-growing evergreen coniferous tree native to New Guinea. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Papuacedrus papuana
Papuacedrus papuana can be found in Papua New Guinea.
Papuacedrus papuana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Papuacedrus papuana?
Papuacedrus papuana
What is the common name of Papuacedrus papuana?
Papuan Papuacedrus
Where is Papuacedrus papuana found?
It is found in South America
Species in the Papuacedrus genus
Species in the Cupressaceae family
Athrotaxis cupressoides, Athrotaxis laxifolia, Athrotaxis selaginoides, Austrocedrus chilensis, Callitris acuminata, Callitris baileyi, Callitris canescens, Callitris columellaris, Callitris drummondii, Callitris endlicheri, Callitris macleayana, Callitris monticola, Callitris muelleri, Callitris neocaledonica, Callitris oblonga, Callitris preissii, Callitris rhomboidea, Callitris roei, Callitris sulcata, Callitris verrucosa, Callitris arenaria, Callitris pyramidalis, Callitris pancheri, Callitropsis nootkatensis, Calocedrus rupestris, Calocedrus decurrens, Calocedrus formosana, Calocedrus macrolepis, Chamaecyparis formosensis, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, Chamaecyparis obtusa, Chamaecyparis pisifera, Chamaecyparis thyoides, Chamaecyparis hodginsii, Chamaecyparis flifera, Cryptomeria japonica, Cunninghamia konishii, Cunninghamia lanceolata, Cupressus atlantica, Cupressus austrotibetica, Cupressus cashmeriana, Cupressus chengiana, Cupressus corneyana, Cupressus duclouxiana, Cupressus dupreziana, Cupressus funebris, Cupressus gigantea, Cupressus guadalupensis, Cupressus pendula, Cupressus sargentii,
References
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Li Huilin (1911-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.L.Li' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Papuacedrus papuana (F.Muell.) H.L.Li: Placement according to April 2023 Classification