Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
racemosa
ID:
306036

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Reinw.) Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 461 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305368

Common Names

  • Racemosa Fruit
  • Baccaurea Fruit
  • Racemosa Baccaurea

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Synonyms

  • Pierardia racemosa (Reinw.) Blume [unknown]
  • Baccaurea bhaswatii Chakrab. & M.Gangop. [unknown]
  • Baccaurea wallichii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Coccomelia racemosa Reinw. ex Blume [unknown]
  • Coccomelia racemosa Reinw. [unknown]

Description

Baccaurea racemosa (also called 'Racemose', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a terrestrial plant with a single, upright stem and a single, large, elliptic leaf at the base. The plant grows in humid forests and grasslands, and blooms in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Baccaurea racemosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Baccaurea racemosa has small, yellow flowers that are borne in dense, terminal clusters. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccaurea racemosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun, but may require more frequent watering in this situation. It is best to water the plant deeply and then allow the soil to dry out before watering again. Fertilize the plant in spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Baccaurea racemosa

Baccaurea racemosa can be found in tropical regions of Asia, including India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, and Malaysia.

Baccaurea racemosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccaurea racemosa?

Baccaurea racemosa

What is the common name of Baccaurea racemosa?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Baccaurea racemosa?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-18675: Based on the initial data import
Caspar Georg Carl Reinwardt (1773-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reinw.' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.