Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
contermina
ID:
274758

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre ex Dubard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 2: 81 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274090

Common Names

  • Planchonella Contermina
  • Contermina Planchonella
  • Contermina Soapberry

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Synonyms

  • Pouteria contermina (Pierre ex Dubard) Baehni [unknown]

Description

Planchonella contermina (also called Conterminous laurel, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand. It typically grows in lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Planchonella contermina 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 contermina 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 contermina is a tree that grows to a height of 10-15 metres. It is best propagated from seed, which should be planted in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have germinated, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Planchonella contermina

Planchonella contermina is native to Australia and can be found in rainforests and moist eucalyptus woodlands.

Planchonella contermina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Planchonella contermina?

Planchonella contermina

What is the common name of Planchonella contermina?

Conterminous Planchonella

What is the natural habitat of Planchonella contermina?

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-156810: Based on the initial data import
Marcel Dubard (1873-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dubard' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.