Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
boninensis
ID:
274737

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nakai) Masam. & Yanagihara

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Trans. Nat. Hist. Soc. Formosa 31: 322 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274069

Common Names

  • Planchonella boninensis
  • Boninensis Planchonella
  • Boninensis Waterweed

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Synonyms

  • Palaquium boninense Nakai [unknown]
  • Pouteria boninensis (Nakai) Baehni [unknown]
  • Sersalisia boninensis (Nakai) Nakai [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon boninense Nakai [unknown]

Description

Planchonella boninensis (also called Bonin laurel, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is native to Japan, where it is found in the Bonin Islands. It typically grows in lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Planchonella boninensis 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 boninensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Planchonella boninensis 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 boninensis

Planchonella boninensis is native to the Bonin Islands and can be found in rainforests and moist eucalyptus woodlands.

Planchonella boninensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Planchonella boninensis?

Planchonella boninensis

What is the common name of Planchonella boninensis?

Bonin Planchonella

What is the natural habitat of Planchonella boninensis?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-156792: Based on the initial data import
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
Genkei Masamune (1899-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Masam.' in the authors string.