Status:
valid
Authors:
Munzinger & Swenson
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Taxon 56: 348 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809709
Common Names
- Planchonella rufocostata
- Rufous-ribbed Planchonella
- Reddish-ribbed Planchonella
Description
Planchonella rufocostata (also called Red-ribbed Planchonella, among many other common names) is a small tree native to the Pacific Islands. It has a single trunk and a rounded crown. The leaves are glossy green and the flowers are yellow. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is often found in tropical forests and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Planchonella rufocostata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Planchonella rufocostata is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Planchonella rufocostata is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 25 m in height. It is propagated by seed, cuttings, or air layering. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is tolerant of drought and wind.
Where to Find Planchonella rufocostata
Planchonella rufocostata can be found in tropical rainforests of Queensland, Australia.
Planchonella rufocostata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Planchonella rufocostata?
Planchonella rufocostata
What is the common name of Planchonella rufocostata?
Red-ribbed Planchonella
What is the natural habitat of Planchonella rufocostata?
Tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia
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
Jérôme Munzinger: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munzinger' in the authors string.