Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
novaeguineae
ID:
637494

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.M.Bailey) Danser

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 10: 307 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636826



Common Names

  • Dactyliophora novaeguineae
  • New Guinea Dactyliophora
  • New Guinea Fumitory


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Description

Dactyliophora novaeguineae (also called New Guinea Dactyliophora, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to New Guinea. It grows to a height of 10–20 cm and has a creeping rhizome. It is found in tropical forests at altitudes of 500–1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Dactyliophora novaeguineae is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dactyliophora novaeguineae are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dactyliophora novaeguineae is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is propagated from seed. The seeds are sown in a nursery bed and the seedlings are transplanted to the field when they are about one year old.

Where to Find Dactyliophora novaeguineae

Dactyliophora novaeguineae can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Dactyliophora novaeguineae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dactyliophora novaeguineae?

Dactyliophora novaeguineae

What is the natural habitat of Dactyliophora novaeguineae?

Tropical forests

What are the common names of Dactyliophora novaeguineae?

New Guinea Dactyliophora

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2755221: Based on the initial data import
Frederick Manson Bailey (1827-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Bailey' in the authors string.
B. H. Danser (1891-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danser' in the authors string.