Status:
valid
Authors:
(Merr.) Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 10: 275 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305175
Common Names
- Baccaurea Philippinensis
- Philippine Baccaurea
- Philippinensis Fruit
Synonyms
- Everettiodendron philippinense Merr. [unknown]
Description
Baccaurea philippinensis (also called 'Philippine Rambai', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, swamps, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Baccaurea philippinensis is used in traditional medicine as a remedy for fever, headache, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its fruits are eaten raw or cooked.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Baccaurea philippinensis has small, yellow-green flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baccaurea philippinensis is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division, cuttings, or seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Baccaurea philippinensis
Baccaurea philippinensis is native to Southeast Asia.
Baccaurea philippinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccaurea philippinensis?
Baccaurea philippinensis
What type of plant is Baccaurea philippinensis?
It is a species of tree
Where is Baccaurea philippinensis found?
It is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China
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,