Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
novoguineensis
ID:
914630

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 13: 384 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913965



Common Names

  • New Guinea Scolopia
  • Scolopia Novoguineensis
  • Scolopia Novoguineensis


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Description

Scolopia novoguineensis (also called New Guinea scolopia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to New Guinea. It has a spreading canopy, with large, ovate leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Scolopia novoguineensis is used for making furniture, tools, and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scolopia novoguineensis has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scolopia novoguineensis is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Scolopia novoguineensis

Scolopia novoguineensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Species in the Scolopia genus

Scolopia luzonensis, Scolopia macrophylla, Scolopia nitida, Scolopia zeyheri, Scolopia germainii, Scolopia heterophylla, Scolopia kermodei, Scolopia novoguineensis, Scolopia spinosa, Scolopia steenisiana, Scolopia rhamniphylla, Scolopia closii, Scolopia crassipes, Scolopia crenata, Scolopia acuminata, Scolopia braunii, Scolopia brownii, Scolopia inappendiculata, Scolopia coriacea, Scolopia taimbarina, Scolopia hazomby, Scolopia erythrocarpa, Scolopia thouvenoti, Scolopia manongarivae, Scolopia flanaganii, Scolopia mundii, Scolopia oreophila, Scolopia stolzii, Scolopia pusilla, Scolopia orientalis, Scolopia meridionalis, Scolopia septentrionalis, Scolopia calcicola, Scolopia spinescens, Scolopia montana, Scolopia madagascariensis, Scolopia theifolia, Scolopia zeyheri, Scolopia chinensis, Scolopia buxifolia, Scolopia saeva, Scolopia lucida, Scolopia maoulidae, Scolopia oldhamii, Scolopia delphinensis, Scolopia mundtii, Scolopia parkinsonii, Scolopia clossiana,

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Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,