Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
blaffartii
ID:
916914

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swenson & Munzinger

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 23: 191 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916249



Common Names

  • Pycnandra blaffartii
  • Blaffartii Pycnandra
  • Blaffart's Pycnandra


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Description

Pycnandra blaffartii (also called Blaffart's Pycnandra, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Sapotaceae. It is native to Peru and Bolivia, and is found in moist montane forests. It has small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Pycnandra blaffartii is a shrub or small tree that is native to New Caledonia. It has large, glossy leaves and produces white flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pycnandra blaffartii is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings of this plant are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pycnandra blaffartii is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained potting mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, well-lit area.

Where to Find Pycnandra blaffartii

Pycnandra blaffartii is native to New Caledonia and can be found in the wild there.

Pycnandra blaffartii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pycnandra blaffartii?

Pycnandra blaffartii

What is the natural habitat of Pycnandra blaffartii?

Pycnandra blaffartii is native to New Caledonia.

What is the average height of Pycnandra blaffartii?

Pycnandra blaffartii typically grows to a height of 3-5 meters.

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-461265: 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.