Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
919336

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swenson & Munzinger

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 23: 347 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918671



Common Names

  • Pycnandra elliptica
  • Elliptic Pycnandra
  • Pycnandra elliptica


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Description

Pycnandra elliptica (also called Elliptic Pycnandra, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to New Caledonia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in grassy woodland and open forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pycnandra elliptica is a shrub species that is used for ornamental landscaping purposes. It is also used to provide shade and shelter.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pycnandra elliptica has small, white flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pycnandra elliptica is a shrub native to New Caledonia. It is a fast-growing species with glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained, open, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Pycnandra elliptica

Pycnandra elliptica is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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-464087: 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.