Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) P.Royen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Blumea 8: 413 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274185
Common Names
- Maingay's Planchonella
- Maingayi Planchonella
- Maingay's Planchonella
Synonyms
- Lucuma maingayi Dubard [unknown]
- Planchonella borneensis Pierre [unknown]
- Pouteria maingayi (C.B.Clarke) Baehni [unknown]
- Siderocarpus borneensis Pierre ex Dubard [unknown]
- Sideroxylon borneense Burck [unknown]
- Sideroxylon maingayi C.B.Clarke [unknown]
Description
Planchonella maingayi (also called Maingay's 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 maingayi 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 maingayi has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Planchonella maingayi 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 maingayi
Planchonella maingayi is found in the Philippines.
Planchonella maingayi FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Planchonella maingayi?
Planchonella maingayi prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
What is the natural habitat of Planchonella maingayi?
Planchonella maingayi is native to the tropical rainforests of Australia.
What is the average height of Planchonella maingayi?
Planchonella maingayi can reach heights of up to 15 meters (49 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,