Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blanco) Bakh.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Blumea 12: 62 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274110
Common Names
- Planchonella Duclitan
- Duclitan Planchonella
- Duclitan Soapberry
Synonyms
- Planchonella celebica Dubard [unknown]
- Planchonella nitida Dubard [unknown]
- Planchonella sundaica Dubard [unknown]
- Pouteria duclitan (Blanco) Baehni [unknown]
- Pouteria nitida (Blume) S.P.Teo [unknown]
- Sideroxylon balitbitan Blanco [unknown]
- Sideroxylon celebicum Pierre ex Burck [unknown]
- Sideroxylon duclitan Blanco [unknown]
- Sideroxylon nitidum Blume [unknown]
- Sideroxylon ramiflorum Merr. [unknown]
- Sideroxylon sundaicum Burck [unknown]
- Beccariella balitbitan (Blanco) Pierre [unknown]
- Beccariella celebica Pierre [unknown]
- Beccariella duclitan (Blanco) Pierre [unknown]
- Xantolis nitida (Blume) Baehni [unknown]
- Chrysophyllum rhodoneurum Hassk. [unknown]
- Chrysophyllum sundaicum Miq. [unknown]
Description
Planchonella duclitan (also called Duclitan 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 duclitan 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
The flowers of Planchonella duclitan are white, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Planchonella duclitan 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 duclitan
Planchonella duclitan is native to New Caledonia and can be found in rainforests and moist eucalyptus woodlands.
Planchonella duclitan FAQ
What is the scientific name of Planchonella duclitan?
Planchonella duclitan
What is the natural habitat of Planchonella duclitan?
Tropical rainforests of New Caledonia
What are the common uses of Planchonella duclitan?
It is used for medicinal purposes and as an ornamental plant
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,