Daphniphyllum papuanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papuanum
ID:
938444
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hallier f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Meded. Rijks-Herb. 37: 13 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937782
Common Names
- Daphniphyllum papuanum
- Papuanum Daphniphyllum
- Papuanum Daphniphyllum-bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Daphniphyllum papuanum (also called Papuan Daphniphyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 meters in height. It is native to Papua New Guinea and is found in humid forests and shrublands. It has simple, alternate leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Daphniphyllum papuanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Daphniphyllum papuanum var. papuanumDaphniphyllum papuanum var. tuberculatum (T.C.Huang) T.C.Huang
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Daphniphyllum papuanum has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Daphniphyllum papuanum is a tropical evergreen tree that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It is best grown in a well-drained, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. It can also be grown in containers or pots.
Where to Find Daphniphyllum papuanum
Daphniphyllum papuanum can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of New Guinea.
Species in the Daphniphyllum genus
Daphniphyllum griffithianum, Daphniphyllum atrobadium, Daphniphyllum beddomei, Daphniphyllum borneense, Daphniphyllum buchananiifolium, Daphniphyllum calycinum, Daphniphyllum celebense, Daphniphyllum ceramense, Daphniphyllum chartaceum, Daphniphyllum dichotomum, Daphniphyllum glaucescens, Daphniphyllum gracile, Daphniphyllum himalayense, Daphniphyllum luzonense, Daphniphyllum macropodum, Daphniphyllum majus, Daphniphyllum neilgherrense, Daphniphyllum papuanum, Daphniphyllum parvifolium, Daphniphyllum paxianum, Daphniphyllum pentandrum, Daphniphyllum scortechinii, Daphniphyllum subverticillatum, Daphniphyllum sumatraense, Daphniphyllum teysmannii, Daphniphyllum timorianum, Daphniphyllum woodsonianum, Daphniphyllum yunnanense, Daphniphyllum himalense,
Species in the Daphniphyllaceae family
Daphniphyllum griffithianum, Daphniphyllum atrobadium, Daphniphyllum beddomei, Daphniphyllum borneense, Daphniphyllum buchananiifolium, Daphniphyllum calycinum, Daphniphyllum celebense, Daphniphyllum ceramense, Daphniphyllum chartaceum, Daphniphyllum dichotomum, Daphniphyllum glaucescens, Daphniphyllum gracile, Daphniphyllum himalayense, Daphniphyllum luzonense, Daphniphyllum macropodum, Daphniphyllum majus, Daphniphyllum neilgherrense, Daphniphyllum papuanum, Daphniphyllum parvifolium, Daphniphyllum paxianum, Daphniphyllum pentandrum, Daphniphyllum scortechinii, Daphniphyllum subverticillatum, Daphniphyllum sumatraense, Daphniphyllum teysmannii, Daphniphyllum timorianum, Daphniphyllum woodsonianum, Daphniphyllum yunnanense, Daphniphyllum himalense,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-56440: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Gottfried Hallier (1868-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hallier f.' in the authors string.