Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
novoguineensis
ID:
379433

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gibbs) Steenis & Hatus.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 65: 109 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378765

Common Names

  • Novoguineensis Nouhuysia
  • Novoguineensis Nouhuysia
  • Novoguineensis Nouhuysia

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Synonyms

  • Idenburgia novoguineensis Gibbs [unknown]

Description

Nouhuysia novoguineensis (also called New Guinea Nouhuysia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to New Guinea and is found in moist areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows. It grows up to 2 m tall and has a stem diameter of up to 5 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Nouhuysia novoguineensis is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nouhuysia novoguineensis is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seeds are small, dark brown and triangular in shape. The seedlings are slender, with a single, narrow leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nouhuysia novoguineensis is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Nouhuysia novoguineensis

Nouhuysia novoguineensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It can be found in the understory of the forest, near rivers and streams.

Nouhuysia novoguineensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nouhuysia novoguineensis?

Nouhuysia novoguineensis

What is the family of Nouhuysia novoguineensis?

Apocynaceae

Where is Nouhuysia novoguineensis found?

Papua New Guinea

Species in the Clusiaceae family

Agasthiyamalaia pauciflora, Allanblackia floribunda, Allanblackia gabonensis, Allanblackia kimbiliensis, Allanblackia kisonghi, Allanblackia marienii, Allanblackia staneriana, Allanblackia stuhlmannii, Allanblackia ulugurensis, Chrysochlamys allenii, Chrysochlamys alterninervia, Chrysochlamys angustifolia, Chrysochlamys balboa, Chrysochlamys bracteolata, Chrysochlamys caribaea, Chrysochlamys colombiana, Chrysochlamys conferta, Chrysochlamys cuneata, Chrysochlamys dependens, Chrysochlamys eclipes, Chrysochlamys floribunda, Chrysochlamys glauca, Chrysochlamys gloriosa, Chrysochlamys goudotii, Chrysochlamys guatemaltecana, Chrysochlamys laxa, Chrysochlamys macrophylla, Chrysochlamys membranacea, Chrysochlamys membrillensis, Chrysochlamys micrantha, Chrysochlamys multiflora, Chrysochlamys myrcioides, Chrysochlamys nicaraguensis, Chrysochlamys pachypoda, Chrysochlamys pauciflora, Chrysochlamys pavonii, Chrysochlamys psychotriifolia, Chrysochlamys silvicola, Chrysochlamys skutchii, Chrysochlamys tenuifolia, Chrysochlamys tenuis, Chrysochlamys ulei, Chrysochlamys weberbaueri, Chrysochlamys chrisharonii, Clusia nipensis, Clusia pachamamae, Clusia abbottii, Clusia acuminata, Clusia aemygdioi, Clusia alainii,

References

Sumihiko Hatusima (1906-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hatus.' in the authors string.
Cornelis Gijsbert Gerrit Jan van Steenis (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steenis' in the authors string.
Lilian Suzette Gibbs (1870-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gibbs' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:428904-1: Based on the initial data import