Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wagapensis
ID:
1332239

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guillaumin) Munzinger & Swenson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 28: 107 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344693





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Description

Pycnandra wagapensis (also called Wagap 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 wagapensis 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 wagapensis 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 wagapensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden, and should be watered regularly. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Pycnandra wagapensis

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

Pycnandra wagapensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pycnandra wagapensis?

Pycnandra wagapensis

What is the common name of Pycnandra wagapensis?

Wagap Pycnandra

What is the natural habitat of Pycnandra wagapensis?

Pycnandra wagapensis 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

André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
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.