Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
vanuense
ID:
933339

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.P.Darwin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 61: 103 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932677



Common Names

  • Airosperma Vanuense
  • Vanuense Ash
  • Vanuense Mallee


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Description

Airosperma vanuense (also called Vanuatu yellow-wood, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Amazon Rainforest. It has a smooth, grayish bark and its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, with a pointed tip and a slightly wavy margin. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Airosperma vanuense is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Airosperma vanuense has small, white flowers with four petals that are arranged in a cross-like pattern. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Airosperma vanuense is a small tree native to Australia. It grows best in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have grown to a few inches tall, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Airosperma vanuense

Airosperma vanuense is native to Vanuatu.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5147: Based on the initial data import
Steven P. Darwin (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.P.Darwin' in the authors string.