Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
papuanum
ID:
667846

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr. & L.M.Perry) M.C.Johnst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 23: 51 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667178

Common Names

  • Papuan Emmenosperma
  • Papuan Emmenosperma
  • Papuan Emmenosperma

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Synonyms

  • Colubrina papuana Merr. & L.M.Perry [unknown]

Description

Emmenosperma papuanum (also called Papuan Emmenosperma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Australia. It grows in moist forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Emmenosperma papuanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to control erosion and to provide shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Emmenosperma papuanum has small white flowers with four petals and yellowish-green sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Emmenosperma papuanum is a shrub that grows in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Emmenosperma papuanum

Emmenosperma papuanum is native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

Emmenosperma papuanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Emmenosperma papuanum?

Emmenosperma papuanum

What type of plant is Emmenosperma papuanum?

A shrub

Where is Emmenosperma papuanum native to?

Papua New Guinea

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2788419: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Marshall Conring Johnston (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.C.Johnst.' in the authors string.
Lily May Perry (1895-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Perry' in the authors string.