Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
laevis
ID:
562612

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.K.Allen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 23: 446 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561944

Common Names

  • Beilschmiedia Laevis
  • Smooth Beilschmiedia
  • Smooth Beilschmiedia Tree

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Description

Beilschmiedia laevis (also called Smooth Beilschmiedia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is a small tree or shrub with leathery, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical West Africa, from Liberia to Cameroon, and is found in lowland rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Beilschmiedia laevis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Beilschmiedia laevis has white flowers with yellow anthers and a rounded seed capsule. The seedlings have elliptic to ovate leaves and a white-tomentose stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Beilschmiedia laevis is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Beilschmiedia laevis

Beilschmiedia laevis is native to India and can be found in the forests of Karnataka.

Beilschmiedia laevis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Beilschmiedia laevis?

Beilschmiedia laevis

What is the common name of Beilschmiedia laevis?

Smooth Ironwood

What is the natural habitat of Beilschmiedia laevis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Beilschmiedia genus

Beilschmiedia glandulosa, Beilschmiedia tirunelvelica, Beilschmiedia bhutanica, Beilschmiedia scintillans, Beilschmiedia telupidensis, Beilschmiedia aborensis, Beilschmiedia acuta, Beilschmiedia acutifolia, Beilschmiedia alata, Beilschmiedia alloiophylla, Beilschmiedia ambigua, Beilschmiedia anacardioides, Beilschmiedia anay, Beilschmiedia angustielliptica, Beilschmiedia angustifolia, Beilschmiedia appendiculata, Beilschmiedia argentata, Beilschmiedia assamica, Beilschmiedia auriculata, Beilschmiedia balansae, Beilschmiedia bancroftii, Beilschmiedia bangkae, Beilschmiedia baotingensis, Beilschmiedia barensis, Beilschmiedia batangensis, Beilschmiedia berteroana, Beilschmiedia brachystachys, Beilschmiedia brachythyrsa, Beilschmiedia bracteata, Beilschmiedia brandisii, Beilschmiedia brasiliensis, Beilschmiedia brevifolia, Beilschmiedia brevipaniculata, Beilschmiedia brunnea, Beilschmiedia calcitranthera, Beilschmiedia caloneura, Beilschmiedia castrisinensis, Beilschmiedia caudata, Beilschmiedia chevalieri, Beilschmiedia cinnamomea, Beilschmiedia clarkei, Beilschmiedia collina, Beilschmiedia conferta, Beilschmiedia congestiflora, Beilschmiedia congolana, Beilschmiedia corbisieri, Beilschmiedia costaricensis, Beilschmiedia crassa, Beilschmiedia crassifolia, Beilschmiedia crassipes,

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

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