Poikilogyne lakekamuensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lakekamuensis
ID:
1281011
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cellin.
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Novon 17(1): 23 (fig. 2) (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280349
Common Names
- Lakekamu Poikilogyne
- Poikilogyne
- Poikilogyne Lakekamuensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poikilogyne lakekamuensis (also called Lakekamu Poikilogyne, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to New Guinea. It is an evergreen shrub with leathery, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Poikilogyne lakekamuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poikilogyne lakekamuensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poikilogyne lakekamuensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Poikilogyne lakekamuensis
Poikilogyne lakekamuensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Poikilogyne lakekamuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poikilogyne lakekamuensis?
Poikilogyne lakekamuensis
What is the common name of Poikilogyne lakekamuensis?
Lakekamu Poikilogyne
What is the habitat of Poikilogyne lakekamuensis?
Woodlands and grasslands
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
Nicoletta Cellinese (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cellin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60445861-2: Based on the initial data import