Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
variabilis
ID:
562811

Status:
valid

Authors:
Robyns & R.Wilczek

Source:
cmp

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 19: 501 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562143

Common Names

  • Variabilis Beilschmiedia
  • Variabilis Laurel
  • Variabilis Black Laurel

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Description

Beilschmiedia variabilis (also called Variable Beilschmiedia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to tropical Africa. It grows in evergreen broad-leaved forests, at an altitude of 1000-2000m.

Uses & Benefits

Beilschmiedia variabilis 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

Beilschmiedia variabilis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, while the seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Beilschmiedia variabilis is a small to medium-sized tree, growing to a height of 8-15 m. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix, and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood shoots, and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Beilschmiedia variabilis

Beilschmiedia variabilis is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Gabon.

Beilschmiedia variabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Beilschmiedia variabilis?

Beilschmiedia variabilis

What is the family of Beilschmiedia variabilis?

Lauraceae

What is the common name of Beilschmiedia variabilis?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2672691: Based on the initial data import
Frans Hubert Edouard Arthur Walter Robyns (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robyns' in the authors string.
Rudolf Wilczek (1903-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Wilczek' in the authors string.