Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hansenii
ID:
263235

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chantar.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 18: 365 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262567



Common Names

  • Palaquium hansenii
  • Hansen's Dammar
  • Hansen's White Dammar


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Description

Palaquium hansenii (also called 'Hansen's Palaquium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Himalayas, India, and Southeast Asia. It grows in forests and grasslands at elevations of 600–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Palaquium hansenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves are used as fodder for livestock. The fruits are edible and have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Palaquium hansenii is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palaquium hansenii can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Palaquium hansenii

Palaquium hansenii is native to Southeast Asia.

Palaquium hansenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palaquium hansenii?

Palaquium hansenii

What is the common name of Palaquium hansenii?

Hansen's soapnut

What is the habitat of Palaquium hansenii?

It is found in lowland rainforest in Southeast Asia.

Species in the Palaquium genus

Palaquium abundantiflorum, Palaquium amboinense, Palaquium annamense, Palaquium barnesii, Palaquium bataanense, Palaquium beccarianum, Palaquium bourdillonii, Palaquium brassii, Palaquium burckii, Palaquium calophyllum, Palaquium canaliculatum, Palaquium clarkeanum, Palaquium cochleariifolium, Palaquium confertum, Palaquium crassifolium, Palaquium cryptocariifolium, Palaquium cuprifolium, Palaquium dasyphyllum, Palaquium decurrens, Palaquium densivenium, Palaquium dubardii, Palaquium edenii, Palaquium elegans, Palaquium ellipticum, Palaquium elliptilimbum, Palaquium elongatum, Palaquium eriocalyx, Palaquium erythrospermum, Palaquium ferrugineum, Palaquium fidjiense, Palaquium firmum, Palaquium formosanum, Palaquium foxworthyi, Palaquium galactoxylum, Palaquium garrettii, Palaquium gigantifolium, Palaquium glabrifolium, Palaquium glabrum, Palaquium globosum, Palaquium grande, Palaquium gutta, Palaquium hansenii, Palaquium herveyi, Palaquium heterosepalum, Palaquium hexandrum, Palaquium hinmolpedda, Palaquium hispidum, Palaquium hornei, Palaquium impressionervium, Palaquium karrak,

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

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