Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papuana
ID:
668349

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lauterb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 8: 819 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667681

Common Names

  • Papuana Walnut
  • Papuana Endiandra
  • Papuana Walnut Tree

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Description

Endiandra papuana (also called Papuan Satinash, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae. It is native to Papua New Guinea and can be found in rainforest habitats. It is a small tree with glossy green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Endiandra papuana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and produces yellow flowers in spring. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Endiandra papuana has white flowers with yellow stamens. Seed: The seed of Endiandra papuana is small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Endiandra papuana are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Endiandra papuana is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 m tall. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes about two weeks. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted to individual pots and grown on in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Endiandra papuana

Endiandra papuana is native to tropical rainforests in Queensland, Australia. It can be found in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.

Endiandra papuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Endiandra papuana?

Endiandra papuana

What is the family of Endiandra papuana?

Lauraceae

What is the distribution of Endiandra papuana?

Endemic to New Caledonia

Species in the Endiandra genus

Endiandra acuminata, Endiandra aggregata, Endiandra albiramea, Endiandra aneityensis, Endiandra anthropophagorum, Endiandra archboldiana, Endiandra arfakensis, Endiandra asymmerrica, Endiandra baillonii, Endiandra beccariana, Endiandra bellendenkerana, Endiandra bessaphila, Endiandra brassii, Endiandra bullata, Endiandra carrii, Endiandra chartacea, Endiandra clavigera, Endiandra clemensii, Endiandra collinsii, Endiandra compressa, Endiandra cooperana, Endiandra coriacea, Endiandra cowleyana, Endiandra crassiflora, Endiandra cuneata, Endiandra cyphellophora, Endiandra dichrophylla, Endiandra dielsiana, Endiandra discolor, Endiandra djamuensis, Endiandra dolichocarpa, Endiandra elaeocarpa, Endiandra elongata, Endiandra engleriana, Endiandra euadenia, Endiandra eusideroxylocarpa, Endiandra faceta, Endiandra ferruginea, Endiandra firma, Endiandra flavinervis, Endiandra floydii, Endiandra forbesii, Endiandra formicaria, Endiandra fulva, Endiandra gem, Endiandra gemopsis, Endiandra gillespiei, Endiandra glauca, Endiandra globosa, Endiandra grandifolia,

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

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