Talipariti ellipticifolium
(Borss. Waalk.) Fryxell
Malvaceae
The name of this species has recently (2001) been changed from Hibiscus ellipticifolius, though this is not universally recognised as yet(2009)[
K- Title
- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
].
Hibiscus ellipticifolius Borss. Waalk.
Common Name:
General Information
Talipariti ellipticifolium is a slender tree with a straight bole, growing 8 - 20 metres tall[
714- Title
- Contributions from the University of Michigan Herbarium Vol. 23
- Publication
-
- Author
- Anderson C. (Editor)
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Herbarium
- Year
- 2001
- ISBN
- 0091-1860
- Description
- A series of botanical articles including a proposed new genus Talipariti, separated from Hibiscus. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its timber and bark.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
714- Title
- Contributions from the University of Michigan Herbarium Vol. 23
- Publication
-
- Author
- Anderson C. (Editor)
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Herbarium
- Year
- 2001
- ISBN
- 0091-1860
- Description
- A series of botanical articles including a proposed new genus Talipariti, separated from Hibiscus. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
Range
Australasia - Papua New Guinea.
Habitat
Secondary forest at elevations from 10 - 100 metres[
714- Title
- Contributions from the University of Michigan Herbarium Vol. 23
- Publication
-
- Author
- Anderson C. (Editor)
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Herbarium
- Year
- 2001
- ISBN
- 0091-1860
- Description
- A series of botanical articles including a proposed new genus Talipariti, separated from Hibiscus. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Tree |
| Height | 15.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The bark is used to make wall panels in houses and is peeled off the tree in strips to use as a sleeping mat[
714- Title
- Contributions from the University of Michigan Herbarium Vol. 23
- Publication
-
- Author
- Anderson C. (Editor)
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Herbarium
- Year
- 2001
- ISBN
- 0091-1860
- Description
- A series of botanical articles including a proposed new genus Talipariti, separated from Hibiscus. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
The wood is used locally in house construction[
714- Title
- Contributions from the University of Michigan Herbarium Vol. 23
- Publication
-
- Author
- Anderson C. (Editor)
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Herbarium
- Year
- 2001
- ISBN
- 0091-1860
- Description
- A series of botanical articles including a proposed new genus Talipariti, separated from Hibiscus. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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Ajna Fern
with help from
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