Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
papuana
ID:
519526

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gibbs

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Fl. Arfak Mts. : 144 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518858

Common Names

  • Acronychia papuana
  • Papuana Acronychia
  • Papuana Acronychia Plant

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Description

Acronychia papuana (also called Papuan Acronychia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Papua New Guinea and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acronychia papuana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Acronychia papuana is white or cream in color and has four petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acronychia papuana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Acronychia papuana

Acronychia papuana is found in rainforest areas of Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Acronychia papuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acronychia papuana?

Acronychia papuana

What is the natural habitat of Acronychia papuana?

Rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests

What is the growth habit of Acronychia papuana?

Small tree or shrub

Species in the Acronychia genus

Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum, Acronychia crassipetala, Acronychia cuspidata, Acronychia dimorphocalyx, Acronychia emarginata, Acronychia eungellensis, Acronychia foveata, Acronychia glauca, Acronychia goniocarpa, Acronychia gurakorensis, Acronychia imperforata, Acronychia intermedia, Acronychia kaindiensis, Acronychia laevis, Acronychia ledermannii, Acronychia littoralis, Acronychia macrocalyx, Acronychia montana, Acronychia murina, Acronychia normanbiensis, Acronychia oblongifolia, Acronychia octandra, Acronychia papuana, Acronychia parviflora, Acronychia pauciflora, Acronychia pedunculata, Acronychia pubescens, Acronychia pullei, Acronychia reticulata, Acronychia rubescens, Acronychia rugosa, Acronychia schistacea, Acronychia similaris, Acronychia smithii, Acronychia suberosa, Acronychia trifoliolata, Acronychia vestita, Acronychia wabagensis, Acronychia wilcoxiana, Acronychia wisseliana,

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References