Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
leptostylidifolia
ID:
274838

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 91: 70 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274170

Common Names

  • Planchonella leptostylidifolia
  • Slender-style Planchonella
  • Slender-styled Apple

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Synonyms

  • Iteiluma leptostylidifolia (Guillaumin) Aubrév. [unknown]

Description

Planchonella leptostylidifolia (also called Leptostylidifolia Planchonella, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, usually growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to New Caledonia, and is found in a variety of habitats, from coastal areas to the edges of rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Planchonella leptostylidifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Planchonella leptostylidifolia has a single, yellow-green flower with a yellowish-green spathe and a yellowish-green spadix. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a thin, white, papery coating. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Planchonella leptostylidifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Planchonella leptostylidifolia

Planchonella leptostylidifolia is found in New Caledonia.

Planchonella leptostylidifolia FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Planchonella leptostylidifolia?

Planchonella leptostylidifolia prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the natural habitat of Planchonella leptostylidifolia?

Planchonella leptostylidifolia is native to the tropical rainforests of Australia.

What is the average height of Planchonella leptostylidifolia?

Planchonella leptostylidifolia can reach heights of up to 20 meters (65 feet).

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-156883: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.