Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petiolata
ID:
1332237

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vink) Munzinger & Swenson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 28: 103 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344691





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Description

Pycnandra petiolata (also called Petiolate 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 petiolata 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

The flowers of Pycnandra petiolata are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pycnandra petiolata is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Pycnandra petiolata

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

Pycnandra petiolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pycnandra petiolata?

Pycnandra petiolata

What is the common name of Pycnandra petiolata?

Petiolate Pycnandra

What is the natural habitat of Pycnandra petiolata?

Pycnandra petiolata is found in the tropical forests of New Caledonia

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.