Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) P.Royen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Blumea 8: 397 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274051
Common Names
- Planchonella arnhemica
- Arnhemica Planchonella
- Arnhemica Waterweed
Synonyms
- Planchonella crocodiliensis P.Royen [unknown]
- Pouteria arnhemica (F.Muell. ex Benth.) Baehni [unknown]
- Achras arnhemica F.Muell. ex Benth. [unknown]
- Sersalisia arnhemica Domin [unknown]
- Sideroxylon arnhemicum Benth. & Hook.f. ex F.Muell. [unknown]
- Sideroxylon portus-darwini O.Schwarz [unknown]
Description
Planchonella arnhemica (also called Arnhem laurel, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is native to Australia, where it is found in the Northern Territory and Western Australia. It typically grows in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Planchonella arnhemica is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Planchonella arnhemica has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Planchonella arnhemica is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. It can also be propagated from division, which should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Planchonella arnhemica
Planchonella arnhemica is native to Australia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Planchonella arnhemica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Planchonella arnhemica?
Planchonella arnhemica
What is the common name of Planchonella arnhemica?
Arnhem Planchonella
What is the natural habitat of Planchonella arnhemica?
Tropical rainforests and humid lowland forests
Species in the Planchonella genus
Planchonella amieuana,
Planchonella aneityensis,
Planchonella annamensis,
Planchonella anteridifera,
Planchonella arnhemica,
Planchonella australis,
Planchonella baillonii,
Planchonella boninensis,
Planchonella brevipes,
Planchonella calcarea,
Planchonella chartacea,
Planchonella chrysophylloides,
Planchonella cinerea,
Planchonella clemensii,
Planchonella contermina,
Planchonella costata,
Planchonella cotinifolia,
Planchonella crassinervia,
Planchonella cyclopensis,
Planchonella duclitan,
Planchonella eerwah,
Planchonella endlicheri,
Planchonella erringtonii,
Planchonella euphlebia,
Planchonella firma,
Planchonella forbesii,
Planchonella garberi,
Planchonella grandifolia,
Planchonella grayana,
Planchonella guillauminii,
Planchonella howeana,
Planchonella kaalaensis,
Planchonella kaernbachiana,
Planchonella kaniensis,
Planchonella keyensis,
Planchonella koumaciensis,
Planchonella kuebiniensis,
Planchonella laetevirens,
Planchonella lamii,
Planchonella lauracea,
Planchonella leptostylidifolia,
Planchonella lifuana,
Planchonella longipetiolata,
Planchonella macropoda,
Planchonella maingayi,
Planchonella membranacea,
Planchonella micronesica,
Planchonella microphylla,
Planchonella mindanaensis,
Planchonella myrsinoides,
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,