Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Snow
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 19: 35 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334513
Common Names
- Rhodamnia Daymanensis
- Daymanensis Rhodamnia
- Rhodamnia
Description
Rhodamnia daymanensis (also called Dayman Rhodamnia, among many other common names) is a small tree native to the island of Waigeo in Indonesia. It has small, oblong leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in lowland and montane forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodamnia daymanensis has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhodamnia daymanensis has small, white, fragrant flowers with yellowish-green sepals. Its seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are short and slender with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhodamnia daymanensis can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. When propagating from seeds, the seeds should be sown in moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Rhodamnia daymanensis
Rhodamnia daymanensis is found in tropical rainforests in the Northern Territory of Australia.
Rhodamnia daymanensis FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Rhodamnia daymanensis?
Rhodamnia daymanensis requires full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
What is the average height of Rhodamnia daymanensis?
Rhodamnia daymanensis typically grows to a height of 6-10 feet.
What is the average lifespan of Rhodamnia daymanensis?
Rhodamnia daymanensis has an average lifespan of 10-15 years.
Species in the Rhodamnia genus
Rhodamnia acuminata,
Rhodamnia andromedoides,
Rhodamnia angustifolia,
Rhodamnia argentea,
Rhodamnia australis,
Rhodamnia blairiana,
Rhodamnia cinerea,
Rhodamnia costata,
Rhodamnia dumetorum,
Rhodamnia dumicola,
Rhodamnia glabrescens,
Rhodamnia glauca,
Rhodamnia kerrii,
Rhodamnia lancifolia,
Rhodamnia latifolia,
Rhodamnia maideniana,
Rhodamnia moluccana,
Rhodamnia mulleri,
Rhodamnia novoguineensis,
Rhodamnia pachyloba,
Rhodamnia parviflora,
Rhodamnia pauciovulata,
Rhodamnia reticulata,
Rhodamnia rubescens,
Rhodamnia sepicana,
Rhodamnia sessiliflora,
Rhodamnia tessellata,
Rhodamnia uniflora,
Rhodamnia whiteana,
Rhodamnia longisepala,
Rhodamnia arenaria,
Rhodamnia fordii,
Rhodamnia hylandii,
Rhodamnia sharpeana,
Rhodamnia kamialiensis,
Rhodamnia asekiensis,
Rhodamnia daymanensis,
Rhodamnia makumak,
Rhodamnia toratot,
Rhodamnia waigeoensis,
Rhodamnia spongiosa,
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa,
Acca macrostema,
Accara elegans,
Actinodium cunninghamii,
Agonis baxteri,
Agonis flexuosa,
Agonis grandiflora,
Agonis theiformis,
Agonis undulata,
Agonis hypericifolia,
Algrizea macrochlamys,
Algrizea minor,
Allosyncarpia ternata,
Aluta appressa,
Aluta aspera,
Aluta maisonneuvei,
Aluta quadrata,
Aluta teres,
Amomyrtella irregularis,
Amomyrtella guilii,
Amomyrtus luma,
Amomyrtus meli,
Angophora bakeri,
Angophora clelandi,
Angophora costata,
Angophora crassifolia,
Angophora dichromophloia,
Angophora euryphylla,
Angophora exul,
Angophora floribunda,
Angophora hispida,
Angophora inopina,
Angophora leiocarpa,
Angophora melanoxylon,
Angophora paludosa,
Angophora robur,
Angophora subvelutina,
Angophora woodsiana,
Angophora clelandii,
Anticoryne diosmoides,
Anticoryne ovalifolia,
Anticoryne melanosperma,
Archirhodomyrtus baladensis,
Archirhodomyrtus beckleri,
Archirhodomyrtus paitensis,
Archirhodomyrtus turbinata,
Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii,
Arillastrum gummiferum,
Astartea aspera,
Astartea corniculata,
References
Neil Snow (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Snow' in the authors string.