Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kosterm.) Borss.Waalk.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Blumea 14: 84 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474617
Common Names
- Papuodendron hooglandianum
- Hoogland's Papuodendron
- Hooglandianum Papuodendron
Synonyms
- Hibiscus hooglandianus Kosterm. [unknown]
Description
Papuodendron hooglandianum (also called Hoogland’s Papuodendron, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 2 meters in height. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate-lanceolate. It prefers moist soils and is found in open woodlands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Papuodendron hooglandianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Papuodendron hooglandianum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Papuodendron hooglandianum is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be about 10 cm long and taken from the tips of the branches. They should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Papuodendron hooglandianum
Papuodendron hooglandianum is native to New Guinea and can be found in the rainforests of the island.
Papuodendron hooglandianum FAQ
What type of plant is Papuodendron hooglandianum?
Papuodendron hooglandianum is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae.
Where is Papuodendron hooglandianum found?
Papuodendron hooglandianum is native to Brazil.
What is the growth habit of Papuodendron hooglandianum?
Papuodendron hooglandianum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height.
Species in the Papuodendron genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,