Dysoxylum papuanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Merr. & L.M.Perry) Mabb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Blumea 31: 131 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658750
Common Names
- Papuanum Mahogany
- Papuanum Red Mahogany
- Papuanum White Mahogany
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Pseudocarapa papuana Merr. & L.M.Perry [unknown]
- Aglaia papuana (Merr. & L.M.Perry) Harms [unknown]
- Dysoxylum micranthum Merr. & L.M.Perry [unknown]
Description
Dysoxylum papuanum (also called Papuan Dysoxylum, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Papua New Guinea. It has a woody stem and a few leaves, and grows in dry, disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dysoxylum papuanum is used for making furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dysoxylum papuanum is a white, fragrant, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, flat, brown seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dysoxylum papuanum is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by cuttings or air layering.
Where to Find Dysoxylum papuanum
Dysoxylum papuanum is found in Papua New Guinea.
Dysoxylum papuanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dysoxylum papuanum?
Dysoxylum papuanum
What is the common name of Dysoxylum papuanum?
Papuan Mahogany
What is the natural habitat of Dysoxylum papuanum?
Tropical rainforests of India, Bangladesh and Myanmar
Species in the Dysoxylum genus
Dysoxylum gotadhora, Dysoxylum acutangulum, Dysoxylum alatum, Dysoxylum aliquantulum, Dysoxylum alliaceum, Dysoxylum aneityense, Dysoxylum angustifolium, Dysoxylum annae, Dysoxylum arborescens, Dysoxylum beddomei, Dysoxylum bijugum, Dysoxylum boridianum, Dysoxylum brachybotrys, Dysoxylum brassii, Dysoxylum brevipaniculum, Dysoxylum canalense, Dysoxylum carolinae, Dysoxylum cauliflorum, Dysoxylum championii, Dysoxylum crassum, Dysoxylum cumingianum, Dysoxylum cupuliforme, Dysoxylum cyrtobotryum, Dysoxylum densiflorum, Dysoxylum dolichobotrys, Dysoxylum dumosum, Dysoxylum enantiophyllum, Dysoxylum excelsum, Dysoxylum flavescens, Dysoxylum fraserianum, Dysoxylum gaudichaudianum, Dysoxylum gillespieanum, Dysoxylum glandulosum, Dysoxylum grande, Dysoxylum hapalanthum, Dysoxylum hoaense, Dysoxylum hongkongense, Dysoxylum hornei, Dysoxylum huntii, Dysoxylum inopinatum, Dysoxylum juglans, Dysoxylum kaniense, Dysoxylum klanderi, Dysoxylum kouiriense, Dysoxylum latifolium, Dysoxylum laxiracemosum, Dysoxylum lenticellare, Dysoxylum lenticellatum, Dysoxylum loureirii, Dysoxylum macranthum,
Species in the Meliaceae family
Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2780111: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.
Lily May Perry (1895-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Perry' in the authors string.