Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tetrandra
ID:
306301

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 465 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305633

Common Names

  • Baccaurea tetrandra
  • Tetrandra Baccaurea
  • Baccaurea Tetrandra

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Synonyms

  • Baccaurea brevipedicellata Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Baccaurea stipulata J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Baccaurea terminaliifolia Elmer [unknown]
  • Adenocrepis tetrandra Baill. [unknown]

Description

Baccaurea tetrandra (also called Baccaurea tetrandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Baccaurea tetrandra 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 tetrandra has small, yellowish-white flowers. Seed: The seeds of Baccaurea tetrandra are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Baccaurea tetrandra are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccaurea tetrandra is a tropical evergreen shrub that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through stem cuttings or air layering. Stem cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Air layering involves wounding a stem and covering it with a damp medium such as sphagnum moss or potting soil. Once rooted, the cutting or layered stem can be potted up and grown on.

Where to Find Baccaurea tetrandra

Baccaurea tetrandra can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Baccaurea tetrandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccaurea tetrandra?

Baccaurea tetrandra

What is the common name of Baccaurea tetrandra?

Tetrandra

What is the natural habitat of Baccaurea tetrandra?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-18700: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.