Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Species:
papuana
ID:
706056

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Becc.) Sleumer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 238 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000705389

Common Names

  • Gomphandra papuana
  • Gomphandra oblongifolia var. papuana
  • Gomphandra oblongifolia var. oblongifolia

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Description

Gomphandra papuana (also called Gomphandra obtusifolia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree, usually reaching a height of 10-15 m. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical rainforests. It prefers moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gomphandra papuana is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gomphandra papuana is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gomphandra papuana is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy branches and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept at a temperature of around 70-85°F (21-29°C).

Where to Find Gomphandra papuana

Gomphandra papuana can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Gomphandra papuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gomphandra papuana?

Gomphandra papuana

What is the natural habitat of Gomphandra papuana?

Gomphandra papuana is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

What are the uses of Gomphandra papuana?

Gomphandra papuana is used for medicinal purposes and as a source of timber.

Species in the Gomphandra genus

Gomphandra apoensis, Gomphandra australiana, Gomphandra cambodiana, Gomphandra capitulata, Gomphandra comosa, Gomphandra coriacea, Gomphandra cumingiana, Gomphandra dolichocarpa, Gomphandra donnaiensis, Gomphandra flavicarpa, Gomphandra fuliginea, Gomphandra fusiformis, Gomphandra javanica, Gomphandra lancifolia, Gomphandra luzoniensis, Gomphandra lysipetala, Gomphandra mappioides, Gomphandra mollis, Gomphandra montana, Gomphandra oblongifolia, Gomphandra oligantha, Gomphandra pallida, Gomphandra papuana, Gomphandra parviflora, Gomphandra pseudojavanica, Gomphandra pseudoprasina, Gomphandra quadrifida, Gomphandra sawiensis, Gomphandra schoepfiifolia, Gomphandra simularensis, Gomphandra subrostrata, Gomphandra tetrandra, Gomphandra tomentella, Gomphandra velutina, Gomphandra palustris, Gomphandra halconensis, Gomphandra conklinii, Gomphandra rarinervis, Gomphandra fernandoi, Gomphandra bracteata, Gomphandra coi, Gomphandra psilandra, Gomphandra dinagatensis, Gomphandra ultramafiterrestris,

Species in the Stemonuraceae family

Cantleya corniculata, Codiocarpus andamanicus, Codiocarpus merrittii, Discophora guianensis, Discophora montana, Gastrolepis alticola, Gastrolepis austrocaledonica, Gomphandra apoensis, Gomphandra australiana, Gomphandra cambodiana, Gomphandra capitulata, Gomphandra comosa, Gomphandra coriacea, Gomphandra cumingiana, Gomphandra dolichocarpa, Gomphandra donnaiensis, Gomphandra flavicarpa, Gomphandra fuliginea, Gomphandra fusiformis, Gomphandra javanica, Gomphandra lancifolia, Gomphandra luzoniensis, Gomphandra lysipetala, Gomphandra mappioides, Gomphandra mollis, Gomphandra montana, Gomphandra oblongifolia, Gomphandra oligantha, Gomphandra pallida, Gomphandra papuana, Gomphandra parviflora, Gomphandra pseudojavanica, Gomphandra pseudoprasina, Gomphandra quadrifida, Gomphandra sawiensis, Gomphandra schoepfiifolia, Gomphandra simularensis, Gomphandra subrostrata, Gomphandra tetrandra, Gomphandra tomentella, Gomphandra velutina, Gomphandra palustris, Gomphandra halconensis, Gomphandra conklinii, Gomphandra rarinervis, Gomphandra fernandoi, Gomphandra bracteata, Gomphandra coi, Gomphandra psilandra, Gomphandra dinagatensis,

References

Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:434306-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.