Beiselia mexicana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
562837
Status:
valid
Authors:
Forman
Source:
cmp
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 42: 262 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562169
Common Names
- Mexicana Beiselia
- Mexicana Tree
- Mexicana Wood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Beiselia mexicana (also called Mexican Beiselia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is a small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall and has alternate, simple leaves. It is native to Mexico and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Beiselia mexicana is used for timber, fuelwood, and construction purposes. It is also used for medicinal purposes in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Beiselia mexicana has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Beiselia mexicana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, bright position. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept moist and in a warm, bright position.
Where to Find Beiselia mexicana
Beiselia mexicana is native to tropical rainforests in Mexico.
Beiselia mexicana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Beiselia mexicana?
Beiselia mexicana
What are the common names of Beiselia mexicana?
Mexican Beiselia, Mexican walnut
Where is Beiselia mexicana native to?
Mexico
Species in the Beiselia genus
Species in the Burseraceae family
Ambilobea madagascariensis, Aucoumea klaineana, Beiselia mexicana, Boswellia globosa, Boswellia ameero, Boswellia bullata, Boswellia carteri, Boswellia dalzielii, Boswellia dioscoridis, Boswellia elongata, Boswellia frereana, Boswellia microphylla, Boswellia nana, Boswellia neglecta, Boswellia ogadensis, Boswellia ovalifoliolata, Boswellia papyrifera, Boswellia pirottae, Boswellia popoviana, Boswellia rivae, Boswellia sacra, Boswellia serrata, Boswellia socotrana, Bursera roseana, Bursera silviae, Bursera toledoana, Bursera altijuga, Bursera amplifolia, Bursera angustata, Bursera aptera, Bursera arida, Bursera ariensis, Bursera aromatica, Bursera aspleniifolia, Bursera attenuata, Bursera bicolor, Bursera biflora, Bursera bipinnata, Bursera bolivarii, Bursera bonetii, Bursera brunea, Bursera cerasifolia, Bursera chemapodicta, Bursera cinerea, Bursera citronella, Bursera collina, Bursera confusa, Bursera copallifera, Bursera coyucensis, Bursera crenata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2672716: Based on the initial data import
Lewis Leonard Forman (1929-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forman' in the authors string.