Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
bracteata
ID:
305098

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 466 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000304430

Common Names

  • Bracteate Baccaurea
  • Bracteata Baccaurea
  • Bracteata Baccaurea

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Synonyms

  • Sapium sterculiaceum Wall. [unknown]
  • Baccaurea bracteata crassifolia (J.J.Sm.) Airy Shaw [unknown]
  • Baccaurea crassifolia J.J.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Baccaurea bracteata (also called Baccaurea, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, glossy leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in tropical and subtropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Baccaurea bracteata is used as an ornamental plant and for traditional medicine. It is also used to make a tea to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Baccaurea bracteata has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccaurea bracteata is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. It is best to start the seeds in a warm, moist environment and to keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted to their permanent location. Pruning and fertilizing may be necessary to promote healthy growth.

Where to Find Baccaurea bracteata

Baccaurea bracteata is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

Baccaurea bracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccaurea bracteata?

Baccaurea bracteata

What is the common name of Baccaurea bracteata?

Bracted Baccaurea

What is the natural habitat of Baccaurea bracteata?

It is found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Species in the Baccaurea genus

Baccaurea airyshawii, Baccaurea angulata, Baccaurea annamensis, Baccaurea bakeri, Baccaurea bracteata, Baccaurea brevipes, Baccaurea carinata, Baccaurea celebica, Baccaurea costulata, Baccaurea courtallensis, Baccaurea dasystachya, Baccaurea deflexa, Baccaurea dolichobotrys, Baccaurea dulcis, Baccaurea edulis, Baccaurea henii, Baccaurea javanica, Baccaurea lanceolata, Baccaurea macrocarpa, Baccaurea macrophylla, Baccaurea maingayi, Baccaurea malayana, Baccaurea microcarpa, Baccaurea minor, Baccaurea mollis, Baccaurea motleyana, Baccaurea multiflora, Baccaurea nanihua, Baccaurea nesophila, Baccaurea odoratissima, Baccaurea papuana, Baccaurea parviflora, Baccaurea philippinensis, Baccaurea polyneura, Baccaurea ptychopyxis, Baccaurea pubera, Baccaurea purpurea, Baccaurea pyriformis, Baccaurea racemosa, Baccaurea ramiflora, Baccaurea reniformis, Baccaurea reticulata, Baccaurea sarawakensis, Baccaurea seemannii, Baccaurea simaloerensis, Baccaurea sumatrana, Baccaurea sylvestris, Baccaurea taitensis, Baccaurea tetrandra, Baccaurea trigonocarpa,

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

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