Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
919167

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Swenson & Munzinger

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 22: 442 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918502



Common Names

  • Pycnandra
  • Balansae
  • Balans' Pycnandra


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Description

Pycnandra balansae (also called Balansae Pycnandra, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Sapotaceae family. It is an evergreen tree with large, glossy, oblong leaves and white flowers. It is native to New Caledonia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pycnandra balansae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pycnandra balansae has white flowers with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oblong shape. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pycnandra balansae is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two to three weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Pycnandra balansae

Pycnandra balansae can be found in tropical regions of the Pacific, including New Caledonia and Vanuatu.

Species in the Pycnandra genus

Pycnandra heteromera, Pycnandra litseiflora, Pycnandra sarlinii, Pycnandra schmidii, Pycnandra benthamii, Pycnandra carinocostata, Pycnandra chartacea, Pycnandra comptonii, Pycnandra controversa, Pycnandra decandra, Pycnandra fastuosa, Pycnandra griseosepala, Pycnandra kaalaensis, Pycnandra neocaledonica, Pycnandra paniensis, Pycnandra vieillardii, Pycnandra ouaiemensis, Pycnandra glabella, Pycnandra bracteolata, Pycnandra blaffartii, Pycnandra belepensis, Pycnandra atrofusca, Pycnandra viridifolia, Pycnandra longipetiolata, Pycnandra balansae, Pycnandra paucinervia, Pycnandra blanchonii, Pycnandra cylindricarpa, Pycnandra glaberrima, Pycnandra gordoniifolia, Pycnandra linearifolia, Pycnandra confusa, Pycnandra caeruleilatex, Pycnandra bourailensis, Pycnandra sessilifolia, Pycnandra sessiliflora, Pycnandra pubiflora, Pycnandra obscurinerva, Pycnandra intermedia, Pycnandra francii, Pycnandra elliptica, Pycnandra deplanchei, Pycnandra lissophylla, Pycnandra canaliculata, Pycnandra acuminata, Pycnandra amplexicaulis, Pycnandra filipes, Pycnandra goroensis, Pycnandra grandifolia, Pycnandra longiflora,

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-463913: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
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.