Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
sumatrana
ID:
306236

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 466 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305568

Common Names

  • Baccaurea Sumatrana
  • Sumatran Baccaurea
  • Sumatran Mango

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Synonyms

  • Baccaurea bivalvis Merr. [unknown]
  • Baccaurea kingii Gage [unknown]
  • Calyptroon sumatranum Miq. [unknown]

Description

Baccaurea sumatrana (also called Sumatran Baccaurea, among many other common names) is a terrestrial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It grows in wet forests and meadows, and has a single stem with two or three leaves at the base. The flowers are yellow-green in color and have a waxy texture.

Uses & Benefits

Baccaurea sumatrana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Baccaurea sumatrana are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccaurea sumatrana is an evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 30 feet. It is native to Southeast Asia and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Baccaurea sumatrana

Baccaurea sumatrana is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

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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-18694: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.