Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
sandwicensis
ID:
274915

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Notes Bot. Sapot. : 36 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274247

Common Names

  • Sandwich Planchonella
  • Sandwich Wax Myrtle
  • Sandwich Fetterbush

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Synonyms

  • Myrsine molokaiensis H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Planchonella auahiensis (Rock) Skottsb. [unknown]
  • Planchonella aurantium (Rock) Skottsb. [unknown]
  • Planchonella ceresolii (Rock) St.John. [unknown]
  • Planchonella densiflora (Hill) Pierre ex H.J.Lam [unknown]
  • Planchonella puulupensis Baehni & O.Deg. [unknown]
  • Planchonella rhynchosperma (Rock) St.John. [unknown]
  • Planchonella sandwicensis densiflora (Hillebr.) H.J.Lam [unknown]
  • Planchonella sandwicensis molokaiense (Levl.) Lauener [unknown]
  • Planchonella sandwicensis puulupensis (Baehni & O.Deg.) H.J.Lam [unknown]
  • Planchonella sandwicensis spathulata (Hillebr.) H.J.Lam [unknown]
  • Planchonella spathulata densiflora (Hillebr.) H.St.John [unknown]
  • Planchonella spathulata molokaiensis (H.Lév.) H.St.John [unknown]
  • Pouteria auahiensis (Rock) Fosberg [unknown]
  • Pouteria aurantia (Rock) Fosberg [unknown]
  • Pouteria ceresolii (Rock) Fosberg [unknown]
  • Pouteria rhynchosperma (Rock) Fosberg [unknown]
  • Pouteria sandwicensis (A.Gray) Baehni & O.Deg. [unknown]
  • Pouteria sandwicensis densiflora (Hillebr.) Baehni [unknown]
  • Pouteria sandwicensis puulupensis (Baehni & O.Deg.) Baehni [unknown]
  • Pouteria sandwicensis spathulata (Hillebr.) Baehni [unknown]
  • Pouteria spathulata (Hillebr.) Fosberg [unknown]
  • Sapota sandwicensis A.Gray [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon auahiense Rock [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon auahiense aurantium Rock [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon ceresolii Rock [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon rhynchospermum Rock [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon sandwicense Benth. & Hook.f. ex Drake [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon spathulatum Hillebr. [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon spathulatum densiflorum Hillebr. [unknown]
  • Planchonella spathulata Pierre [unknown]
  • Suttonia molokaiensis (H.Lév.) H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon sandwicense auratum Hillebr. [unknown]

Description

Planchonella sandwicensis (also called Sandwiched Planchonella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, typically growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and the Bismarck Archipelago. It is found in lowland and hill forests, and sometimes in secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Planchonella sandwicensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Planchonella sandwicensis has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Planchonella sandwicensis is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in a warm, humid climate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is the easiest and quickest way to propagate this plant, as it can be done in the spring or summer months. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer months and kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light. Once the seedlings have developed, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Planchonella sandwicensis

Planchonella sandwicensis is found in Hawaii.

Planchonella sandwicensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Planchonella sandwicensis?

Planchonella sandwicensis

What type of plant is Planchonella sandwicensis?

Planchonella sandwicensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapotaceae.

Where is Planchonella sandwicensis found?

Planchonella sandwicensis 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,

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