Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
porphyrea
ID:
319408

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.E.Moore

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Allertonia 3: 367 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000318740

Common Names

  • Porphyrea Basselinia
  • Porphyrea's Basselinia
  • Porphyrean Basselinia

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Description

Basselinia porphyrea (also called 'Purple 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 porphyrea is used as a shade tree, ornamental plant, and for timber production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Basselinia porphyrea is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Basselinia porphyrea 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 porphyrea

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

Basselinia porphyrea FAQ

What is the common name of Basselinia porphyrea?

Porphyre Satinash

What is the natural habitat of Basselinia porphyrea?

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

What is the height of Basselinia porphyrea?

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

Harold E. Moore (1917-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Moore' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:903679-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.