Status:
valid
Authors:
C.T.White
Source:
cmp
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 22: 143 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921221
Common Names
- Baileyoxylon
- Lanceolatum
- Baileyoxylon Lanceolatum
Description
Baileyoxylon lanceolatum (also called Baileyoxylon lanceolatum, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to South America. It is a medium-sized evergreen tree with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Baileyoxylon lanceolatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Baileyaoxylon lanceolatum has small, yellow flowers with six petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baileyoxylon lanceolatum is a tropical tree native to South America. It is best grown in full sun and prefers a warm, humid environment. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It is important to keep the soil moist but not soggy, and to fertilize regularly.
Where to Find Baileyoxylon lanceolatum
Baileyoxylon lanceolatum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Baileyoxylon genus
Species in the Achariaceae family
Acharia tragodes,
Ahernia glandulosa,
Baileyoxylon lanceolatum,
Buchnerodendron lasiocalyx,
Buchnerodendron speciosum,
Caloncoba brevipes,
Caloncoba crepiniana,
Caloncoba echinata,
Caloncoba flagelliflora,
Caloncoba gilgiana,
Caloncoba glauca,
Caloncoba lophocarpa,
Caloncoba subtomentosa,
Caloncoba suffruticosa,
Caloncoba welwitschii,
Camptostylus kivuensis,
Camptostylus mannii,
Camptostylus ovalis,
Carpotroche amazonica,
Carpotroche brasiliensis,
Carpotroche criapidentata,
Carpotroche froesiana,
Carpotroche grandiflora,
Carpotroche integrifolia,
Carpotroche longifolia,
Carpotroche pacifica,
Carpotroche platyptera,
Carpotroche ramosii,
Carpotroche surinamensis,
Carpotroche grandiflora,
Carpotroche crispidentata,
Carpotroche caceresiae,
Ceratiosicyos laevis,
Chiangiodendron mexicanum,
Chlorocarpa pentaschista,
Dasylepis blackii,
Dasylepis eggelingii,
Dasylepis integra,
Dasylepis racemosa,
Dasylepis seretii,
Dasylepis thomasii,
Eleutherandra pes-cervi,
Erythrospermum acuminatissimum,
Erythrospermum ampullaceum,
Erythrospermum boivinianum,
Erythrospermum candidum,
Erythrospermum capitatum,
Erythrospermum coffeaefolium,
Erythrospermum corymbosum,
Erythrospermum crassipes,