Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
grandis
ID:
775321

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 61: 9 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000774654

Common Names

  • Planchonia grandis
  • Grandis Planchonia
  • Grandis Planchonia Tree

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Description

Planchonia grandis (also called Grand Planchonia, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to Australia and New Guinea. It has a thick trunk and grows up to 20 meters tall. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and elliptic, and its flowers are white and fragrant. It grows in moist, lowland forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Planchonia grandis is used as an ornamental plant, for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Planchonia grandis is white, with a pinkish-purple center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Planchonia grandis is a tropical evergreen tree that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, though cuttings may also be used. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 25°C (77°F). The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, warm environment.

Where to Find Planchonia grandis

Planchonia grandis is native to the tropical rainforests of Australia.

Planchonia grandis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Planchonia grandis?

Planchonia grandis

What is the common name of Planchonia grandis?

Grandis Planchonia

What is the natural habitat of Planchonia grandis?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Lecythidaceae family

Allantoma lineata, Allantoma pauciramosa, Allantoma uaupensis, Allantoma kuhlmannii, Allantoma pachyantha, Allantoma pluriflora, Allantoma decandra, Allantoma integrifolia, Asteranthos brasiliensis, Barringtonia acutangula, Barringtonia apiculata, Barringtonia ashtonii, Barringtonia asiatica, Barringtonia angusta, Barringtonia belagaensis, Barringtonia calyptrata, Barringtonia calyptrocalyx, Barringtonia conoidea, Barringtonia corneri, Barringtonia curranii, Barringtonia edulis, Barringtonia filirachis, Barringtonia fusiformis, Barringtonia gigantostachya, Barringtonia hallieri, Barringtonia havilandii, Barringtonia integrifolia, Barringtonia josephstaalensis, Barringtonia khaoluangensis, Barringtonia lanceolata, Barringtonia lauterbachii, Barringtonia longifolia, Barringtonia longipes, Barringtonia longisepala, Barringtonia macrocarpa, Barringtonia macrostachya, Barringtonia neocaledonica, Barringtonia niedenzuana, Barringtonia novae-hiberniae, Barringtonia palawanensis, Barringtonia papeh, Barringtonia papuana, Barringtonia pauciflora, Barringtonia payensiana, Barringtonia pendula, Barringtonia procera, Barringtonia pseudoglomerata, Barringtonia pterita, Barringtonia racemosa, Barringtonia reticulata,

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