Status:
valid
Authors:
Craib
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1930: 422 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395930
Common Names
- Brassaiopsis calcarea
- Limestone Brassaiopsis
- Limestone Tree of Life
Description
Brassaiopsis calcarea (also called 'Calcareous Brassaiopsis', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree with glossy, dark green leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Brassaiopsis calcarea is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brassaiopsis calcarea has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brassaiopsis calcarea can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Brassaiopsis calcarea
Brassaiopsis calcarea is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. It can be found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and swamps.
Brassaiopsis calcarea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brassaiopsis calcarea?
Brassaiopsis calcarea
What is the common name of Brassaiopsis calcarea?
Calcareous brassaiopsis
Where is Brassaiopsis calcarea native to?
China
Species in the Brassaiopsis genus
Brassaiopsis grushvitzkyi,
Brassaiopsis aculeata,
Brassaiopsis andamanica,
Brassaiopsis angustifolia,
Brassaiopsis calcarea,
Brassaiopsis castaneifolia,
Brassaiopsis chengkangensis,
Brassaiopsis ciliata,
Brassaiopsis dumicola,
Brassaiopsis elegans,
Brassaiopsis ferruginea,
Brassaiopsis ficifolia,
Brassaiopsis glomerulata,
Brassaiopsis gracilis,
Brassaiopsis griffithii,
Brassaiopsis hainla,
Brassaiopsis hispida,
Brassaiopsis hookeri,
Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis,
Brassaiopsis magnifica,
Brassaiopsis minor,
Brassaiopsis mitis,
Brassaiopsis moumingensis,
Brassaiopsis phanrangensis,
Brassaiopsis producta,
Brassaiopsis quercifolia,
Brassaiopsis resecta,
Brassaiopsis rockii,
Brassaiopsis rufosetosa,
Brassaiopsis shweliensis,
Brassaiopsis simplex,
Brassaiopsis simplicifolia,
Brassaiopsis stellata,
Brassaiopsis sumatrana,
Brassaiopsis tibetanus,
Brassaiopsis triloba,
Brassaiopsis trilobata,
Brassaiopsis tripteris,
Brassaiopsis variabilis,
Brassaiopsis bodinieri,
Brassaiopsis ficifolioides,
Brassaiopsis gigantea,
Brassaiopsis nhatrangensis,
Brassaiopsis pseudoficifolia,
Brassaiopsis spinosissima,
Species in the Araliaceae family
Anakasia simplicifolia,
Aralia apioides,
Aralia armata,
Aralia atropurpurea,
Aralia bicrenata,
Aralia bipinnata,
Aralia cachemirica,
Aralia caesia,
Aralia californica,
Aralia castanopsisicola,
Aralia chinensis,
Aralia continentalis,
Aralia cordata,
Aralia dasyphylla,
Aralia dasyphylloides,
Aralia debilis,
Aralia decaisneana,
Aralia delavayi,
Aralia echinocaulis,
Aralia elata,
Aralia excelsa,
Aralia fargesii,
Aralia ferox,
Aralia finlaysoniana,
Aralia foliolosa,
Aralia frodiniana,
Aralia gigantea,
Aralia gintungensis,
Aralia glabra,
Aralia glabrifoliolata,
Aralia henryi,
Aralia hispida,
Aralia humilis,
Aralia kansuensis,
Aralia kingdon-wardii,
Aralia leschenaultii,
Aralia malabarica,
Aralia melanocarpa,
Aralia merrillii,
Aralia mexicana,
Aralia montana,
Aralia nudicaulis,
Aralia parasitica,
Aralia plumosa,
Aralia racemosa,
Aralia regeliana,
Aralia rex,
Aralia scaberula,
Aralia scopulorum,
Aralia searelliana,