Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Cunn.) Kirk
Source:
cmp
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Forest Fl. New Zealand : 71 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562121
Common Names
- Beilschmiedia tarairi
- Tarairi Beilschmiedia
- Tarairi Laurel
Synonyms
- Laurus macrophylla A.DC. ex A.Cunn. [invalid]
- Nesodaphne tarairi Hook.f. [unknown]
- Laurus tarairi A.Cunn. [unknown]
Description
Beilschmiedia tarairi (also called Tarairi Beilschmiedia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to India. It grows in evergreen broad-leaved forests, at an altitude of 1000-3000m.
Uses & Benefits
Beilschmiedia tarairi is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Beilschmiedia tarairi are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Beilschmiedia tarairi 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 Beilschmiedia tarairi
Beilschmiedia tarairi is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Gabon.
Beilschmiedia tarairi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Beilschmiedia tarairi?
Beilschmiedia tarairi
What is the family of Beilschmiedia tarairi?
Lauraceae
What is the common name of Beilschmiedia tarairi?
Tawa
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,