Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Canellales
Genus:
Species:
arfakensis
ID:
458627

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gibbs) A.C.Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Taxon 18: 288 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457959



Common Names

  • Tasmannia Arfakensis
  • Arfak Tasmannia
  • Mountain Pepper


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Synonyms

  • Drimys arfakensis Gibbs [unknown]

Description

Tasmannia arfakensis (also called Arfak Mountain Pepper, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Winteraceae family. It is native to Australia and is found in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforests. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall and has small, glossy leaves. The flowers are white and the fruit is a small, black berry.

Uses & Benefits

Tasmannia arfakensis is used as a culinary herb and for its essential oils. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, fragrant. Seed: small, black, glossy. Seedlings: small, green, with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tasmannia arfakensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require bright indirect light and regular watering.

Where to Find Tasmannia arfakensis

Tasmannia arfakensis is native to the tropical rainforests of New Guinea.

Tasmannia arfakensis FAQ

What are the common names of Tasmannia arfakensis?

Common names of Tasmannia arfakensis include Arfak pepperbush and Tasmanian pepperbush.

What is the native habitat of Tasmannia arfakensis?

Tasmannia arfakensis is native to Papua New Guinea.

How big can Tasmannia arfakensis grow?

Tasmannia arfakensis can grow up to 2 meters in height.

Species in the Tasmannia genus

Species in the Winteraceae family

Drimys andina, Drimys angustifolia, Drimys brasiliensis, Drimys confertifolia, Drimys granadensis, Drimys roraimensis, Drimys winteri, Pseudowintera insperata, Pseudowintera axillaris, Pseudowintera colorata, Pseudowintera traversii, Takhtajania perrieri, Tasmannia xerophila, Tasmannia vickeriana, Tasmannia verticillata, Tasmannia rubiginosa, Tasmannia beccariana, Tasmannia elongata, Tasmannia dictyophlebia, Tasmannia densifolia, Tasmannia cyclopum, Tasmannia coriacea, Tasmannia grandiflora, Tasmannia hatamensis, Tasmannia arfakensis, Tasmannia acutifolia, Tasmannia rosea, Tasmannia reticulata, Tasmannia pachyphylla, Tasmannia glaucifolia, Tasmannia obovata, Tasmannia membranea, Tasmannia macrantha, Tasmannia oligandra, Tasmannia insipida, Tasmannia lanceolata, Tasmannia purpurascens, Tasmannia stipitata, Tasmannia piperita, Tasmannia brassii, Tasmannia parviflora, Tasmannia pittosporoides, Tasmannia montis-wilhelmii, Tasmannia lamii, Tasmannia fistulosa, Tasmannia microphylla, Tasmannia vaccinioides, Tasmannia myrtoides, Zygogynum megacarpum, Zygogynum montanum,

References

Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
Lilian Suzette Gibbs (1870-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gibbs' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:555218-1: Based on the initial data import