2022年1月10日 · New Guinea has an impressively rich tree flora with an estimated 5,000 species of tree occurring on the island. Protecting and understanding New Guinea’s vast forests is incredibly important for retaining the carbon stored within these ecosystems and mitigating the effects of global climate change.

2021年12月15日 · Trees of New Guinea details each of the 693 plant genera with arborescent members found in New Guinea. The entire New Guinea region is covered, including the West Papua and Papua Provinces of...

Papua New Guinea's climatic and soil conditions provide a favorable environment for the growth of diverse native trees. Three emblematic trees of this territory include Tropical almond, Weeping fig, and Gnemon. These trees hold great cultural and ecological significance within the region.

2020年11月10日 · There are over 600 species of tree ferns found in tropical areas in South America and South East Asia. The island of New Guinea is a tree fern hotspot with 120 species from the tree fern families Cyatheaceae and Dicksoniaceae; over two thirds of these species are endemic to New Guinea and the surrounding small islands.

It is a very large evergreen tree (the tallest in New Guinea, and the tallest species in its family), growing to 50–80 metres (164–262 ft) tall, exceptionally to 90 m (295 ft), with a trunk up to 3 m (10 ft) diameter. The branches are horizontal, produced in whorls of five or six.

Trees of New Guinea details each of the 693 plant genera with arborescent members found in New Guinea. The entire New Guinea region is covered, including the West Papua and Papua Provinces of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the surrounding islands such as New Britain, New Ireland and Bougainville.

Pages in category "Trees of Papua New Guinea" The following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.

This project to document the trees of Papua New Guinea began in March 2003, with the initial phase of the project concentrated on preparing an interactive identification tool for the commercial trees of the Morobe Province of Papua New Guinea. The Guide to tree species of PNG project was an initiative of PNG National

New Guinea is the most floristically diverse island in the world, home to nearly 5,000 tree species alone. Trees of New Guinea details each of the 693 plant genera with arborescent members found in New Guinea, covering the entire region including the West Papua and Papua Provinces of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the surrounding islands such ...

New Guinea's rainforests are a treasure trove of botanical wonders, with a rich variety of tree species that contribute to the island's unique biodiversity. From the towering Jurassic-like Klinki pine to the ancient dinosaur scaled Agathis, each tree plays a vital role in the ecosystem and provides valuable resources for the local communities.