Amaracarpus papuanus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papuanus
ID:
959461
Status:
valid
Authors:
Valeton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 8: 501 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958799
Common Names
- Papuan Amaracarpus
- Papuan Amaranth
- Papuan Amaranthus
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Amaracarpus papuanus (also called Papuan Amaracarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to New Guinea. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Amaracarpus papuanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant aroma and is often used in perfumes and cosmetics. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amaracarpus papuanus has white flowers, small, black seeds and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Amaracarpus papuanus is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to tropical South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take cuttings from the tips of new growth in spring or early summer. Place the cuttings in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Amaracarpus papuanus
Amaracarpus papuanus can be found in Papua New Guinea.
Species in the Amaracarpus genus
Amaracarpus kochii, Amaracarpus grandifolius, Amaracarpus floribundus, Amaracarpus grandiflorus, Amaracarpus major, Amaracarpus nematopodus, Amaracarpus acuminatus, Amaracarpus anomalus, Amaracarpus attenuatus, Amaracarpus belensis, Amaracarpus brassii, Amaracarpus braunianus, Amaracarpus calcicola, Amaracarpus compactus, Amaracarpus cuneifolius, Amaracarpus doormanniensis, Amaracarpus idenburgensis, Amaracarpus ledermannii, Amaracarpus montanus, Amaracarpus nouhuizii, Amaracarpus novoguineensis, Amaracarpus nymanii, Amaracarpus papuanus, Amaracarpus pubescens, Amaracarpus rhombifolius, Amaracarpus schlechteri, Amaracarpus syzygifolius, Amaracarpus trichocalyx, Amaracarpus wichmannii, Amaracarpus xanthocarpus,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
Theodoric Valeton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valeton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:743146-1: Based on the initial data import