Status:
valid
Authors:
Ding Hou
Source:
cmp
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Fl. Males. 5: 484 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000586053
Common Names
- Carallia papuana
- Papuan Carallia
- Papuan Rope-mangrove
Description
Carallia papuana (also called Caraallia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in wet and dry forests, as well as in secondary forests. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are alternate, elliptic-oblong, and glossy green.
Uses & Benefits
Carallia papuana is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and digestive ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carallia papuana is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have two thin, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carallia papuana can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Carallia papuana
Carallia papuana is native to New Guinea and can be found in tropical rainforests and montane forests.
Carallia papuana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carallia papuana?
Carallia papuana
What is the family of Carallia papuana?
Rhizophoraceae
What is the common name of Carallia papuana?
Papuana Mangrove
Species in the Carallia genus
Carallia borneensis,
Carallia brachiata,
Carallia calophylloidea,
Carallia calycina,
Carallia coriifolia,
Carallia eugenioidea,
Carallia garciniifolia,
Carallia hulstijnii,
Carallia longipes,
Carallia orophila,
Carallia papuana,
Carallia paucinervia,
Carallia pectinifolia,
Carallia suffruticosa,
Species in the Rhizophoraceae family
Anopyxis klaineana,
Blepharistemma membranifolium,
Bruguiera cylindrica,
Bruguiera exaristata,
Bruguiera gymnorhiza,
Bruguiera hainesii,
Bruguiera parviflora,
Bruguiera sexangula,
Bruguiera rhynchopetala,
Bruguieria rhedii,
Carallia borneensis,
Carallia brachiata,
Carallia calophylloidea,
Carallia calycina,
Carallia coriifolia,
Carallia eugenioidea,
Carallia garciniifolia,
Carallia hulstijnii,
Carallia longipes,
Carallia orophila,
Carallia papuana,
Carallia paucinervia,
Carallia pectinifolia,
Carallia suffruticosa,
Cassipourea alternifolia,
Cassipourea nana,
Cassipourea ndambiana,
Cassipourea adamauensis,
Cassipourea adami,
Cassipourea afzelii,
Cassipourea annobonensis,
Cassipourea barteri,
Cassipourea calimensis,
Cassipourea carringtoniana,
Cassipourea celastroides,
Cassipourea ceylanica,
Cassipourea congensis,
Cassipourea delphinensis,
Cassipourea dinklagei,
Cassipourea eketensis,
Cassipourea elliptica,
Cassipourea ellipticifolia,
Cassipourea euryoides,
Cassipourea evrardii,
Cassipourea fanshawei,
Cassipourea firestoneana,
Cassipourea flanaganii,
Cassipourea floribunda,
Cassipourea glomerata,
Cassipourea gossweileri,