Poikilogyne arfakensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arfakensis
ID:
162290
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Fl. Arfak Mts. 157 (1917) (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161619
Common Names
- Poikilogyne Arfakensis
- Arfak Plethiandra
- Arfak Climbing Plethiandra
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Poikilogyne arfakensis (also called Arfak poikilogyne, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is found in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It is an evergreen shrub, growing to 1.5m tall, with ovate to elliptic leaves, and white flowers with a yellow throat.
Uses & Benefits
Poikilogyne arfakensis is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to attract birds and butterflies to the garden.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Poikilogyne arfakensis var. glabra Kosterm. ex J.F.MaxwellPoikilogyne arfakensis var. arfakensis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Poikilogyne arfakensis is yellow and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.
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Poikilogyne arfakensis is a small to medium-sized shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, sandy soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.
Where to Find Poikilogyne arfakensis
Poikilogyne arfakensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Poikilogyne arfakensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poikilogyne arfakensis?
Poikilogyne arfakensis
What is the family of Poikilogyne arfakensis?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Poikilogyne arfakensis?
Arfak Poikilogyne
Species in the Poikilogyne genus
Poikilogyne arfakensis, Poikilogyne biporosa, Poikilogyne callantha, Poikilogyne cordifolia, Poikilogyne furfuracea, Poikilogyne hirta, Poikilogyne hooglandii, Poikilogyne macrophylla, Poikilogyne magnifica, Poikilogyne mucronato-serrulata, Poikilogyne neglecta, Poikilogyne parviflora, Poikilogyne paucifolia, Poikilogyne pentamera, Poikilogyne robusta, Poikilogyne roemeri, Poikilogyne rubro-suffiusa, Poikilogyne rugosa, Poikilogyne setosa, Poikilogyne bicolor, Poikilogyne carinata, Poikilogyne diastematica, Poikilogyne grandiflora, Poikilogyne multiflora, Poikilogyne velutina, Poikilogyne villosa, Poikilogyne cornuta, Poikilogyne lakekamuensis,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,
References
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:574920-1: Based on the initial data import