Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roxb.) Esser
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Blumea 44: 155 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313210
Common Names
- Baccate Balakata
- Baccate Balakata
- Baccate Balakata
Synonyms
- Sapium baccatum Roxb. [unknown]
- Sapium dacdece Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [unknown]
- Sapium hexandrum Wall. [unknown]
- Sapium populifolium Wall. [unknown]
- Stillingia baccata Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Stillingia paniculata Miq. [unknown]
- Carumbium baccatum Kurz [unknown]
- Excoecaria affinis Griff. [unknown]
- Excoecaria baccata Müll.Arg. [unknown]
Description
Balakata baccata (also called African Balakata, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, native to tropical Africa, and can be found in dry forests, woodlands and savannas. It has a short, thick trunk and a rounded crown, with leaves that are oblong to elliptic in shape and have a leathery texture.
Uses & Benefits
Balakata baccata is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive and respiratory ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Balakata baccata is a white or pale yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and round, with a black or dark brown color. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Balakata baccata is a terrestrial orchid found in moist meadows and open woods. It is best propagated by division during the spring or fall. Plant divisions in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and keep the soil moist. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season. Cut back the foliage after flowering.
Where to Find Balakata baccata
Balakata baccata is found in the Philippines.
Balakata baccata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Balakata baccata?
Balakata baccata
What is the family of Balakata baccata?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Balakata baccata?
Baccata
Species in the Balakata genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,