Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
papuana
ID:
256240

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, VII: 419 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255572

Common Names

  • Omphalea Papuana
  • Papuana Omphalea
  • Papuana

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Synonyms

  • Omphalea gageana (Pax & K.Hoffm.) Airy Shaw [unknown]
  • Omphalea papuana Gage [unknown]
  • Neomphalea gageana Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Neomphalea papuana Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Aleurites erraticus O.Deg., I.Deg. & K.Hummel [unknown]

Description

Omphalea papuana (also called 'Papuana Omphalea', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to tropical Southeast Asia and grows in humid, lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Omphalea papuana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Omphalea papuana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Omphalea papuana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Omphalea papuana

Omphalea papuana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia.

Omphalea papuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Omphalea papuana?

Omphalea papuana

What is the family of Omphalea papuana?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Omphalea papuana?

Papuana

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-139034: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.