Status:
valid
Authors:
(Jack) Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 460 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000304637
Common Names
- Dulcis Baccaurea
- Dulcis Grape
- Dulcis Wild Grape
Synonyms
- Pierardia dulcis Jack [unknown]
- Baccaurea suvrae Chakrab. & M.Gangop. [unknown]
Description
Baccaurea dulcis (also called sweet 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 dulcis is used as a food source, as it is rich in vitamins and minerals. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baccaurea dulcis 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 dulcis is a perennial shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is easy to grow and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned back after flowering to encourage bushier growth.
Where to Find Baccaurea dulcis
Baccaurea dulcis is native to Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Baccaurea dulcis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccaurea dulcis?
Baccaurea dulcis
What is the common name of Baccaurea dulcis?
Sweet Baccaurea
What is the natural habitat of Baccaurea dulcis?
Tropical rainforests of 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,