Langsdorffia papuana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papuana
ID:
361962
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Geesink
Source:
ksu
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 21: 104 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361294
Common Names
- Langsdorffia papuana
- Papuan Langsdorffia
- Langsdorffia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Langsdorffia papuana (also called 'Papuan Langsdorffia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in moist habitats, such as riverbanks, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Langsdorffia papuana is used for its medicinal properties, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Langsdorffia papuana is white in color. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and yellow.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Langsdorffia papuana is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It is best grown in moist, well-draining soils in a sunny location. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Langsdorffia papuana
Langsdorffia papuana can be found in Papua New Guinea.
Langsdorffia papuana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Langsdorffia papuana?
Langsdorffia papuana
What is the common name of Langsdorffia papuana?
Papuan Langsdorffia
What is the natural habitat of Langsdorffia papuana?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas
Species in the Langsdorffia genus
Species in the Balanophoraceae family
Balanophora abbreviata, Balanophora dioica, Balanophora dioica, Balanophora elongata, Balanophora fargesii, Balanophora fungosa, Balanophora harlandii, Balanophora involucrata, Balanophora japonica, Balanophora latisepala, Balanophora laxiflora, Balanophora lowii, Balanophora nipponica, Balanophora papuana, Balanophora polyandra, Balanophora reflexa, Balanophora subcupularis, Balanophora tobiracola, Balanophora wilderi, Balanophora yakushimensis, Balanophora coralliformis, Chlamydophytum aphyllum, Corynaea crassa, Dactylanthus taylorii, Ditepalanthus afzelii, Ditepalanthus malagasicus, Hachettea austrocaledonica, Helosis cayennensis, Helosis ruficeps, Helosis antillensis, Langsdorffia papuana, Langsdorffia hypogaea, Langsdorffia heterotepala, Langsdorffia malagasica, Lathrophytum peckoltii, Lophophytum rizzoi, Lophophytum weddellii, Lophophytum mirabile, Lophophytum pyramidale, Mystropetalon thomii, Ombrophytum peruvianum, Ombrophytum subterraneum, Ombrophytum violaceum, Ombrophytum microlepis, Ombrophytum guayanense, Rhopalocnemis phalloides, Sarcophyte sanguinea, Sarcophyte piriei, Scybalium jamaicense, Scybalium depressum,
References
Robert Geesink (1945-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Geesink' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:103367-1: Based on the initial data import