Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 15: 149 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000304648
Common Names
- Edulis Baccaurea
- Edulis Grape
- Edulis Wild Grape
Description
Baccaurea edulis (also called edible 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 edulis 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 edulis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baccaurea edulis 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 edulis
Baccaurea edulis is native to Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Baccaurea edulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccaurea edulis?
Baccaurea edulis
What is the common name of Baccaurea edulis?
Edible Baccaurea
What is the natural habitat of Baccaurea edulis?
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,