Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schott) J.J.de Wilde
Source:
cmp
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Beitr. Biol. Pflanzen 66: 121 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565132
Common Names
- Bicuiba oleifera
- Bicuiba
- Oleifera Bicuiba
Description
Bicuiba oleifera (also called 'Bicuiba', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to South America. It has a rounded crown and a single trunk that can reach up to 30m in height. The leaves are pinnate and the flowers are white or pink. It is found in woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Bicuiba oleifera is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bicuiba oleifera is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bicuiba oleifera is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the Brazilian Cerrado. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden.
Where to Find Bicuiba oleifera
Bicuiba oleifera is native to Brazil.
Bicuiba oleifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bicuiba oleifera?
Bicuiba oleifera
What is the common name of Bicuiba oleifera?
Oleiferous bicuiba
Where is Bicuiba oleifera native to?
Brazil
Species in the Bicuiba genus
Species in the Myristicaceae family
Bicuiba oleifera,
Brochoneura usambarensis,
Coelocaryon botryoides,
Coelocaryon oxycarpum,
Coelocaryon preussii,
Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum,
Compsoneura anoriensis,
Compsoneura atopa,
Compsoneura capitellata,
Compsoneura claroensis,
Compsoneura cuatrecasasii,
Compsoneura debilis,
Compsoneura diazii,
Compsoneura excelsa,
Compsoneura lapidiflora,
Compsoneura mexicana,
Compsoneura mutisii,
Compsoneura racemosa,
Compsoneura rigidifolia,
Compsoneura schultesiana,
Compsoneura sprucei,
Compsoneura trianae,
Compsoneura ulei,
Doyleanthus arillata,
Endocomia canarioides,
Endocomia macrocoma,
Endocomia rufirachis,
Endocomia virella,
Gymnacranthera bancana,
Gymnacranthera canarica,
Gymnacranthera contracta,
Gymnacranthera farquhariana,
Gymnacranthera forbesii,
Gymnacranthera maliliensis,
Gymnacranthera ocellata,
Haematodendron glabrum,
Horsfieldia ampla,
Horsfieldia ampliformis,
Horsfieldia amplomontana,
Horsfieldia amygdalina,
Horsfieldia androphora,
Horsfieldia angularis,
Horsfieldia aruana,
Horsfieldia atjehensis,
Horsfieldia australiana,
Horsfieldia basifissa,
Horsfieldia borneensis,
Horsfieldia brachiata,
Horsfieldia carnosa,
Horsfieldia clavata,