Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 462 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000304618
Common Names
- Deflexa Baccaurea
- Deflexa Grape
- Deflexa Wild Grape
Description
Baccaurea deflexa (also called bent-fruited baccaurea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Baccaurea deflexa is used as a traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baccaurea deflexa is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round with a yellowish-brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baccaurea deflexa 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 deflexa
Baccaurea deflexa is native to Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Baccaurea deflexa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccaurea deflexa?
Baccaurea deflexa
What is the natural habitat of Baccaurea deflexa?
Tropical forests, swamps, and wetland areas
What are the common uses of Baccaurea deflexa?
Used as a medicinal plant, for timber, and as an ornamental plant
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,