Dalenia papuana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papuana
ID:
1545950
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mansf.) Karton.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Taxon 70(4): 813. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000026670
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dalenia papuana (also called the Papuan wild olive, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to Papua New Guinea, where it grows in tropical and subtropical forests and scrublands. It has small, leathery leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dalenia papuana is used as an ornamental plant and can be used as a natural pesticide. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dalenia papuana has small white flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dalenia papuana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is best propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil and keep it in a warm, sunny spot. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting with a few leaves and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. Water the soil lightly and keep it in a warm, sunny spot.
Where to Find Dalenia papuana
Dalenia papuana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
Dalenia papuana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalenia papuana?
Dalenia papuana
What is the common name of Dalenia papuana?
Papuan Dalenia
Where is Dalenia papuana found?
It is found in Papua New Guinea
Species in the Dalenia genus
Species in the Melastomataceae family
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