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
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.
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 Dactyliophora genus
Species in the Loranthaceae family
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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,