Hernandia papuana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papuana
ID:
721280
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.T.White
Source:
ksu
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 10: 216 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720613
Common Names
- Hernandia papuana
- Papuan Hernandia
- Papuan Sea Apple
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hernandia papuana (also called Papuan Sea Olive, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Hernandiaceae. It is a large shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to the tropical Indo-Pacific region, from New Guinea to the Solomon Islands, and is found in coastal habitats, including mangrove swamps and coral reefs.
Uses & Benefits
Hernandia papuana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree in tropical climates.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hernandia papuana has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hernandia papuana is a tropical evergreen tree that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Hernandia papuana
Hernandia papuana is found in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
Hernandia papuana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hernandia papuana?
Hernandia papuana
What type of plant is Hernandia papuana?
Herbaceous plant
What is the natural habitat of Hernandia papuana?
Grassy areas
Species in the Hernandia genus
Hernandia beninensis, Hernandia bivalvis, Hernandia catalpifolia, Hernandia cordigera, Hernandia cubensis, Hernandia didymantha, Hernandia drakeana, Hernandia guianensis, Hernandia jamaicensis, Hernandia moerenhoutiana, Hernandia nukuhivensis, Hernandia nymphaeifolia, Hernandia obovata, Hernandia olivacea, Hernandia papuana, Hernandia rostrata, Hernandia sonora, Hernandia stenura, Hernandia temarii, Hernandia hammelii, Hernandia voyroni, Hernandia mascarenensis, Hernandia lychnifera, Hernandia wendtii, Hernandia albiflora, Hernandia stokesii,
Species in the Hernandiaceae family
Gyrocarpus americanus, Gyrocarpus angustifolius, Gyrocarpus hababensis, Gyrocarpus jatrophifolius, Gyrocarpus mocinoi, Hernandia beninensis, Hernandia bivalvis, Hernandia catalpifolia, Hernandia cordigera, Hernandia cubensis, Hernandia didymantha, Hernandia drakeana, Hernandia guianensis, Hernandia jamaicensis, Hernandia moerenhoutiana, Hernandia nukuhivensis, Hernandia nymphaeifolia, Hernandia obovata, Hernandia olivacea, Hernandia papuana, Hernandia rostrata, Hernandia sonora, Hernandia stenura, Hernandia temarii, Hernandia hammelii, Hernandia voyroni, Hernandia mascarenensis, Hernandia lychnifera, Hernandia wendtii, Hernandia albiflora, Hernandia stokesii, Illigera cava, Illigera appendiculata, Illigera elegans, Illigera gammiei, Illigera megaptera, Illigera pentaphylla, Illigera pierrei, Illigera pulchra, Illigera thorelii, Illigera vespertilio, Illigera villosa, Illigera madagascariensis, Illigera orbiculata, Illigera cordata, Illigera nervosa, Illigera grandiflora, Illigera rhodantha, Illigera glabra, Illigera pseudoparviflora,
References
Cyril Tenison White (1890-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.White' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:430816-1: Based on the initial data import