Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
novoguineensis
ID:
382464

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kaneh. & Hatus.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 57: 191 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381796

Common Names

  • Nothaphoebe novoguineensis
  • Novoguineensis Nothaphoebe
  • Novoguineensis

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Description

Nothaphoebe novoguineensis (also called New Guinea Beech, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree in the Lauraceae family. It is native to New Guinea, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It typically grows up to 20–30 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Nothaphoebe novoguineensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nothaphoebe novoguineensis is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothaphoebe novoguineensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Nothaphoebe novoguineensis

Nothaphoebe novoguineensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist soils.

Nothaphoebe novoguineensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nothaphoebe novoguineensis?

Nothaphoebe novoguineensis

What is the family of Nothaphoebe novoguineensis?

Lauraceae

What is the common name of Nothaphoebe novoguineensis?

Novoguineensis Nothaphoebe

Species in the Nothaphoebe genus

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,

References

Sumihiko Hatusima (1906-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hatus.' in the authors string.
Ryōzō Kanehira (1882-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaneh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:467086-1: Based on the initial data import