Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longicarpa
ID:
1539267

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leerat. & Chalermglin

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 429: 225 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000020946


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Description

Alphonsea longicarpa (also called Long-fruited Alphonsea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Alphonsea longicarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make baskets and mats. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alphonsea longicarpa has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alphonsea longicarpa is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Alphonsea longicarpa

Alphonsea longicarpa can be found in the evergreen forests of Southeast Asia.

Alphonsea longicarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alphonsea longicarpa?

Alphonsea longicarpa

What is the natural habitat of Alphonsea longicarpa?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

What are the uses of Alphonsea longicarpa?

It is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Species in the Alphonsea genus

Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis,

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77205055-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.