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
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.
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 Drepananthus genus
Drepananthus carinatus,
Drepananthus pahangensis,
Drepananthus pruniferus,
Drepananthus ramuliflorus,
Drepananthus acuminatus,
Drepananthus angustipetalus,
Drepananthus olivaceus,
Drepananthus petiolatus,
Drepananthus pubescens,
Drepananthus ridleyi,
Drepananthus samarensis,
Drepananthus vitiensis,
Drepananthus polycarpus,
Drepananthus cauliflorus,
Drepananthus crassipetalus,
Drepananthus deltoideus,
Drepananthus havilandii,
Drepananthus hexagynus,
Drepananthus kingii,
Drepananthus lucidus,
Drepananthus minahassae,
Drepananthus obtusifolius,
Drepananthus biovulatus,
Drepananthus magnificus,
Drepananthus filiformis,
Drepananthus novoguineensis,
Drepananthus apoensis,
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,