Status:
valid
Authors:
Vink
Source:
wcs
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea , n.s., 8: 123 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288978
Common Names
- Pycnandra griseosepala
- Griseosepala Pycnandra
- Griseosepala Pycnandria
Description
Pycnandra griseosepala (also called New Caledonia nutmeg, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is a shrub or small tree growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to New Caledonia and is found in humid forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pycnandra griseosepala is used as an ornamental plant and for traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pycnandra griseosepala has small white flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pycnandra griseosepala can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is not frost tolerant.
Where to Find Pycnandra griseosepala
Pycnandra griseosepala is native to New Caledonia and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.
Pycnandra griseosepala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pycnandra griseosepala?
Pycnandra griseosepala
What is the family of Pycnandra griseosepala?
Sapotaceae
What is the common name of Pycnandra griseosepala?
No common name
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,