Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
pancheri
ID:
319397

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brongn. & Gris) Vieill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Linn. Normandie , sér. 2, 6: 232 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000318729

Common Names

  • Pancher's Basselinia
  • Pancheri Basselinia
  • Pancheri's Basselinia

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Description

Basselinia pancheri (also called 'Pancher's Bastard Sandalwood', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to New Caledonia and the Loyalty Islands. It is found in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Basselinia pancheri is used as a shade tree, ornamental plant, and for timber production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Basselinia pancheri has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters of 3-5. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are arranged in opposite pairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Basselinia pancheri is a large tree, growing up to 30 m tall. It is best propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Basselinia pancheri

Basselinia pancheri is native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Basselinia pancheri FAQ

What is the common name of Basselinia pancheri?

Pancher's Satinash

What is the natural habitat of Basselinia pancheri?

It is found in lowland forests in Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

What is the height of Basselinia pancheri?

It can grow up to 20 meters in height.

Species in the Arecaceae family

Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,

References

Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Eugène Vieillard (1819-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vieill.' in the authors string.
Jean Antoine Arthur Gris (1829-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gris' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:664841-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.