Status:
valid
Authors:
S.T.Blake ex W.D.Francis
Source:
wcs
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Austral. Rain-Forest Trees , ed. 2: 358 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274197
Common Names
- Myrtle Beach Myrtle
- Myrtle Beach Wax Myrtle
- Myrtle Beach Fetterbush
Synonyms
- Planchonella cotinifolia pubescens P.Royen [unknown]
- Pouteria myrsinoides (A.Cunn. ex Benth.) Baehni [unknown]
- Achras myrsinoides A.Cunn. ex Benth. [unknown]
- Sersalisia myrsinoides Domin [unknown]
- Sideroxylon myrsinoides Benth. & Hook.f. ex F.Muell. [unknown]
- Xantolis myrsinoides (A.Cunn. ex Benth.) Baehni [unknown]
- Pouteria cotinifolia pubescens (P.Royen) Jessup [unknown]
- Planchonella pubescens (P.Royen) Swenson, Munzinger & Bartish [unknown]
- Sapota myrsinoides (Benth.) Radlk. ex Holle [unknown]
Description
Planchonella myrsinoides (also called Myrsinoid 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 myrsinoides 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 myrsinoides has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Planchonella myrsinoides 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 myrsinoides
Planchonella myrsinoides is found in New Guinea.
Planchonella myrsinoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Planchonella myrsinoides?
Planchonella myrsinoides
What type of plant is Planchonella myrsinoides?
Planchonella myrsinoides is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapotaceae.
Where is Planchonella myrsinoides found?
Planchonella myrsinoides is found in New Caledonia.
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,