Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll.Arg.) Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 462 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305487
Common Names
- Baccaurea seemannii
- Seemannii Fruit
- Seemann's Fruit
Synonyms
- Pierardia seemannii Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Baccaurea wilkesiana Müll.Arg. [unknown]
Description
Baccaurea seemannii (also called Seemann's Baccaurea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub found in Southeast Asia. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand.
Uses & Benefits
Baccaurea seemannii is used for its timber, which is used for making furniture, construction, and boat building. It is also used for its edible fruits, which are used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Baccaurea seemannii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baccaurea seemannii is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. It is an easy-to-grow species that can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It should be kept moist but not soggy and should be fertilized regularly. It can also be propagated by air layering.
Where to Find Baccaurea seemannii
Baccaurea seemannii is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, at elevations up to 1,000 m.
Baccaurea seemannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccaurea seemannii?
Baccaurea seemannii
What is the natural habitat of Baccaurea seemannii?
Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
What is the average size of Baccaurea seemannii?
2-3 cm in diameter
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,