Lepiderema papuana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papuana
ID:
446902
Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 9: 535 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446234
Common Names
- Papuan Lepiderema
- Papuan Lepiderema Tree
- Papuan Lepiderema Shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lepiderema papuana (also called 'Papuana Vine', 'Papuana Tree', 'Papuana Palm' among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of 10-15 feet and has long, narrow leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are small and yellow. It is found in tropical forests and along rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Lepiderema papuana is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic and for treating wounds. It is also used as a dye and for making paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepiderema papuana has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Lepiderema papuana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Lepiderema papuana
Lepiderema papuana is native to New Guinea and can be found in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
Lepiderema papuana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepiderema papuana?
Lepiderema papuana
What is the family of Lepiderema papuana?
Sapindaceae
Where is Lepiderema papuana native to?
Australia
Species in the Lepiderema genus
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:783449-1: Based on the initial data import