Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bull. Dép. Agric. Indes Néerl. 19: 39 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333744
Common Names
- Vrydagzynea nova-guineensis
- Nova-guineensis Vrydagzynea
- Vrydagzynea
Synonyms
- Vrydagzynea chalmersii Schltr. [unknown]
- Vrydagzynea discolabris J.J.Sm. [unknown]
- Vrydagzynea papuana Schltr. [illegitimate]
- Erythrodes adscendens L.O.Williams [unknown]
Description
Vrydagzynea nova-guineensis (also called New Guinea vrydagzynea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to New Guinea. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in forests and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Vrydagzynea nova-guineensis is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, malaria, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vrydagzynea nova-guineensis is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled seed. The seedlings are small and green with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vrydagzynea nova-guineensis is a tropical plant native to New Guinea. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 4 meters. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained, moist soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Vrydagzynea nova-guineensis
Vrydagzynea nova-guineensis is found in tropical rainforests in New Guinea.
Vrydagzynea nova-guineensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vrydagzynea nova-guineensis?
Vrydagzynea nova-guineensis
What is the common name of Vrydagzynea nova-guineensis?
New Guinean Vrydagzynea
What is the natural habitat of Vrydagzynea nova-guineensis?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
Species in the Vrydagzynea genus
Vrydagzynea albida,
Vrydagzynea albostriata,
Vrydagzynea angustisepala,
Vrydagzynea argentistriata,
Vrydagzynea argyrotaenia,
Vrydagzynea beccarii,
Vrydagzynea bicostata,
Vrydagzynea bractescens,
Vrydagzynea brassii,
Vrydagzynea buruensis,
Vrydagzynea celebica,
Vrydagzynea deliana,
Vrydagzynea elata,
Vrydagzynea elongata,
Vrydagzynea endertii,
Vrydagzynea formosana,
Vrydagzynea gracilis,
Vrydagzynea grandis,
Vrydagzynea guppyi,
Vrydagzynea kerintjiensis,
Vrydagzynea lancifolia,
Vrydagzynea micronesiaca,
Vrydagzynea neohibernica,
Vrydagzynea nova-guineensis,
Vrydagzynea nuda,
Vrydagzynea obliqua,
Vrydagzynea paludosa,
Vrydagzynea pauciflora,
Vrydagzynea purpurea,
Vrydagzynea salomonensis,
Vrydagzynea samoana,
Vrydagzynea schumanniana,
Vrydagzynea semicordata,
Vrydagzynea sessilifolia,
Vrydagzynea tilungensis,
Vrydagzynea tristriata,
Vrydagzynea truncicola,
Vrydagzynea uncinata,
Vrydagzynea vitiensis,
Vrydagzynea weberi,
Vrydagzynea vrydagzynoides,
Vrydagzynea triangularis,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,