Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
rufocostata
ID:
810375

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

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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.

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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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-347927: Based on the initial data import
Ulf Swenson (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swenson' in the authors string.
Jérôme Munzinger: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munzinger' in the authors string.