Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandifolia
ID:
1332234

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vink) Munzinger & Swenson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 28: 100 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344688





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Description

Pycnandra grandifolia (also called Grandifolia Pycnandra, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to New Caledonia. It has small, white flowers and grows in rocky areas and heathland.

Uses & Benefits

Pycnandra grandifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pycnandra grandifolia has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are ovoid in shape and black in color. Its seedlings have ovate to elliptic shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pycnandra grandifolia is a shrub or small tree, growing to a height of 5–10 m. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Pycnandra grandifolia

Pycnandra grandifolia is native to New Caledonia and can be found in the northern and central parts of the island.

Pycnandra grandifolia FAQ

What are the common uses of Pycnandra grandifolia?

Pycnandra grandifolia is commonly used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food.

What is the growth rate of Pycnandra grandifolia?

Pycnandra grandifolia has a moderate growth rate.

What is the ideal soil type for Pycnandra grandifolia?

Pycnandra grandifolia prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

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.
Willem Vink (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vink' in the authors string.