Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
eerwah
ID:
274780

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.M.Bailey) P.Royen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Blumea 8: 302 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274112

Common Names

  • Planchonella Eerwah
  • Eerwah Planchonella
  • Eerwah Soapberry

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Synonyms

  • Pouteria eerwah (F.M.Bailey) Baehni [unknown]
  • Sersalisia eerwah Domin [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon eerwah F.M.Bailey [unknown]

Description

Planchonella eerwah (also called Eerwah 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 eerwah 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 eerwah 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Planchonella eerwah 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 eerwah

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

Planchonella eerwah FAQ

What is the scientific name of Planchonella eerwah?

Planchonella eerwah

What is the natural habitat of Planchonella eerwah?

Tropical rainforests of Australia

What are the common uses of Planchonella eerwah?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-156830: Based on the initial data import
Frederick Manson Bailey (1827-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Bailey' in the authors string.
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.