Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
hooglandianum
ID:
475285

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kosterm.) Borss.Waalk.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Blumea 14: 84 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474617



Common Names

  • Papuodendron hooglandianum
  • Hoogland's Papuodendron
  • Hooglandianum Papuodendron


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Synonyms

  • Hibiscus hooglandianus Kosterm. [unknown]

Description

Papuodendron hooglandianum (also called Hoogland’s Papuodendron, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 2 meters in height. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate-lanceolate. It prefers moist soils and is found in open woodlands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Papuodendron hooglandianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Papuodendron hooglandianum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Papuodendron hooglandianum is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be about 10 cm long and taken from the tips of the branches. They should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Papuodendron hooglandianum

Papuodendron hooglandianum is native to New Guinea and can be found in the rainforests of the island.

Papuodendron hooglandianum FAQ

What type of plant is Papuodendron hooglandianum?

Papuodendron hooglandianum is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae.

Where is Papuodendron hooglandianum found?

Papuodendron hooglandianum is native to Brazil.

What is the growth habit of Papuodendron hooglandianum?

Papuodendron hooglandianum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height.

Species in the Papuodendron genus

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
Jan van Borssum Waalkes (1922-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borss.Waalk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:562710-1: Based on the initial data import