Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
comptonioides
ID:
1333689

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swenson & Munzinger

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 29: 6 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346143





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Description

Pycnandra comptonioides (also called Comptonioides Pycnandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Sapotaceae family. It is native to New Caledonia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It typically grows up to 15-20 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 45 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Pycnandra comptonioides is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food and fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pycnandra comptonioides are white, with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pycnandra comptonioides can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept warm and moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Pycnandra comptonioides

Pycnandra comptonioides is native to New Caledonia and can be found in the northern part of the island.

Pycnandra comptonioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pycnandra comptonioides?

Pycnandra comptonioides

What is the natural habitat of Pycnandra comptonioides?

It is found in New Caledonia

What are the common uses of Pycnandra comptonioides?

It is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine

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

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.