Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 463 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305610
Common Names
- Baccaurea taitensis
- Taitensis Baccaurea
- Baccaurea Taitensis
Synonyms
- Baccaurea seemannii samoensis Christoph. [unknown]
Description
Baccaurea taitensis (also called Tait's Baccaurea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist shrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Baccaurea taitensis 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
Flower: Baccaurea taitensis has small, yellowish-white flowers. Seed: The seeds of Baccaurea taitensis are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Baccaurea taitensis are small and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baccaurea taitensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 15 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Baccaurea taitensis
Baccaurea taitensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Baccaurea taitensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccaurea taitensis?
Baccaurea taitensis
What is the common name of Baccaurea taitensis?
Taitensis
What is the natural habitat of Baccaurea taitensis?
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,