Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
novoguineensis
ID:
1414422

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker f.) I.M.Turner & Utteridge

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Eur. J. Taxon. 339: 15 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426887

Common Names

  • Drepananthus novoguineensis
  • New Guinea Drepananthus
  • New Guinea Drepananthus Tree

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Description

Drepananthus novoguineensis (also called New Guinea Drepananthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is native to New Guinea and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Drepananthus novoguineensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Drepananthus novoguineensis is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drepananthus novoguineensis is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a seed tray and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Drepananthus novoguineensis

Drepananthus novoguineensis is native to New Guinea. It can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.

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

Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Ian Mark Turner (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Turner' in the authors string.
Timothy Michael Arthur Utteridge: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Utteridge' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77164170-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.