Dacryodes papuana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papuana
ID:
637437
Status:
valid
Authors:
Husson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Blumea 7: 167 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636769
Common Names
- Dacryodes papuana
- Papuan Dacryodes
- Papuan Dacryodes Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dacryodes papuana (also called Papuan Dacryodes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Burseraceae family. It is a medium-sized tree, typically reaching a height of 8–15 m (26–49 ft). It is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America and is found in moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dacryodes papuana is used as a food source, for its medicinal properties, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dacryodes papuana is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dacryodes papuana is a tropical tree native to New Guinea. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. The tree can be grown from seed or cuttings and should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Dacryodes papuana
Dacryodes papuana is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Dacryodes papuana FAQ
What are the common names of Dacryodes papuana?
Papuan Dacryodes
What is the native range of Dacryodes papuana?
New Guinea
What is the growth habit of Dacryodes papuana?
It is a tree that grows up to 25 meters in height
Species in the Dacryodes genus
Dacryodes acutipyrena, Dacryodes belemensis, Dacryodes breviracemosa, Dacryodes chimantensis, Dacryodes colombiana, Dacryodes costanensis, Dacryodes costata, Dacryodes crassipes, Dacryodes cupularis, Dacryodes cuspidata, Dacryodes dungii, Dacryodes edilsonii, Dacryodes elmeri, Dacryodes excelsa, Dacryodes expansa, Dacryodes glabra, Dacryodes granatensis, Dacryodes incurvata, Dacryodes kingii, Dacryodes kostermansii, Dacryodes kukachkana, Dacryodes laxa, Dacryodes longifolia, Dacryodes macrocarpa, Dacryodes microcarpa, Dacryodes multijuga, Dacryodes negrensis, Dacryodes nervosa, Dacryodes nitens, Dacryodes occidentalis, Dacryodes olivifera, Dacryodes papuana, Dacryodes paraensis, Dacryodes patentinervia, Dacryodes peruviana, Dacryodes puberula, Dacryodes roraimensis, Dacryodes rostrata, Dacryodes rubiginosa, Dacryodes rugosa, Dacryodes sclerophylla, Dacryodes steyermarkii, Dacryodes hopkinsii, Dacryodes uruts-kunchae, Dacryodes patrona, Dacryodes amplectans, Dacryodes epimedia, Dacryodes frangens, Dacryodes hydriflora, Dacryodes maguipensis,
Species in the Burseraceae family
Ambilobea madagascariensis, Aucoumea klaineana, Beiselia mexicana, Boswellia globosa, Boswellia ameero, Boswellia bullata, Boswellia carteri, Boswellia dalzielii, Boswellia dioscoridis, Boswellia elongata, Boswellia frereana, Boswellia microphylla, Boswellia nana, Boswellia neglecta, Boswellia ogadensis, Boswellia ovalifoliolata, Boswellia papyrifera, Boswellia pirottae, Boswellia popoviana, Boswellia rivae, Boswellia sacra, Boswellia serrata, Boswellia socotrana, Bursera roseana, Bursera silviae, Bursera toledoana, Bursera altijuga, Bursera amplifolia, Bursera angustata, Bursera aptera, Bursera arida, Bursera ariensis, Bursera aromatica, Bursera aspleniifolia, Bursera attenuata, Bursera bicolor, Bursera biflora, Bursera bipinnata, Bursera bolivarii, Bursera bonetii, Bursera brunea, Bursera cerasifolia, Bursera chemapodicta, Bursera cinerea, Bursera citronella, Bursera collina, Bursera confusa, Bursera copallifera, Bursera coyucensis, Bursera crenata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2755160: Based on the initial data import
A.M. Husson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Husson' in the authors string.