Gjellerupia papuana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papuana
ID:
704131
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lauterb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 8: 817 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703464
Common Names
- Gjellerupia papuana
- Papuana Gjellerupia
- Gjellerupia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gjellerupia papuana (also called Papuan Gjellerupia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to Papua New Guinea and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Gjellerupia papuana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat ailments such as fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gjellerupia papuana has white or yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gjellerupia papuana is a species of shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers partial shade and grows best in well-drained, nutrient-rich soils. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate occasional flooding.
Where to Find Gjellerupia papuana
Gjellerupia papuana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Gjellerupia papuana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gjellerupia papuana?
Gjellerupia papuana
What type of plant is Gjellerupia papuana?
Perennial
Where does Gjellerupia papuana grow?
It is native to Australia
Species in the Gjellerupia genus
Species in the Opiliaceae family
Agonandra brasiliensis, Agonandra excelsa, Agonandra fluminensis, Agonandra goldbergiana, Agonandra macrocarpa, Agonandra obtusifolia, Agonandra ovatifolia, Agonandra peruviana, Agonandra racemosa, Agonandra silvatica, Cansjera leptostachya, Cansjera parvifolia, Cansjera rheedei, Champereia manillana, Gjellerupia papuana, Lepionurus sylvestris, Melientha suavis, Opilia campestris, Opilia amentacea, Pentarhopalopilia umbellulata, Pentarhopalopilia marquesii, Pentarhopalopilia madagascariensis, Pentarhopalopilia perrieri, Rhopalopilia pallens, Rhopalopilia altescandens, Rhopalopilia hallei, Urobotrya siamensis, Urobotrya parviflora, Urobotrya longipes, Urobotrya latisquama, Urobotrya floresensis, Urobotrya congolana, Urobotrya sparsiflora,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2826245: Based on the initial data import
Carl Adolf Georg Lauterbach (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lauterb.' in the authors string.