Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
oleifera
ID:
565800

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

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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.

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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,

References

Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.
Willem Jan Jacobus Oswald de Wilde (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.de Wilde' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1010820-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.