Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
baccatum
ID:
273961

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Krug & Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 15: 308 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273293

Common Names

  • Picrodendron
  • Baccatum Picrodendron
  • Picrodendron Baccatum

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Synonyms

  • Juglans baccata L. [unknown]
  • Picrodendron juglans Griseb. [unknown]
  • Picrodendron macrocarpum (A.Rich.) Britton [unknown]
  • Picrodendron medium Small [unknown]
  • Schmidelia macrocarpa A.Rich. [unknown]

Description

Picrodendron baccatum (also called Baccatum Picrodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in humid, lowland forests and in disturbed sites, from sea level to 1,500 m in elevation.

Uses & Benefits

Picrodendron baccatum is a plant native to the Caribbean and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a sweet scent and is often used in leis and other decorations. It is also used in traditional Caribbean medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Picrodendron baccatum is a white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picrodendron baccatum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Picrodendron baccatum

Picrodendron baccatum is found in the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.

Picrodendron baccatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picrodendron baccatum?

Picrodendron baccatum

What is the common name of Picrodendron baccatum?

Baccatum picrodendron

Where is Picrodendron baccatum found?

Picrodendron baccatum is found in the Caribbean

Species in the Picrodendron genus

Species in the Picrodendraceae family

Androstachys johnsonii, Aristogeitonia limoniifolia, Aristogeitonia lophirifolia, Aristogeitonia magnistipula, Aristogeitonia monophylla, Aristogeitonia perrieri, Aristogeitonia uapacifolia, Aristogeitonia gabonica, Austrobuxus alticola, Austrobuxus brevipes, Austrobuxus carunculatus, Austrobuxus clusiaceus, Austrobuxus cracens, Austrobuxus cuneatus, Austrobuxus ellipticus, Austrobuxus eugeniifolius, Austrobuxus horneanus, Austrobuxus huerlimannii, Austrobuxus mandjelicus, Austrobuxus megacarpus, Austrobuxus montis-do, Austrobuxus nitidus, Austrobuxus ovalis, Austrobuxus pauciflorus, Austrobuxus petiolaris, Austrobuxus rubiginosus, Austrobuxus swainii, Austrobuxus vieillardii, Austrobuxus dentatus, Austrobuxus celebicus, Choriceras majus, Choriceras tricorne, Dissiliaria baloghioides, Dissiliaria indistincta, Dissiliaria laxinervis, Dissiliaria muelleri, Dissiliaria surculosa, Dissiliaria tuckeri, Hyaenanche globosa, Kairothamnus phyllanthoides, Longetia buxoides, Micrantheum demissum, Micrantheum ericoides, Micrantheum hexandrum, Micrantheum serpentinum, Mischodon zeylanicus, Neoroepera banksii, Neoroepera buxifolia, Oldfieldia africana, Oldfieldia dactylophylla,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-156034: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Karl Wilhelm Leopold Krug (1833-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krug' in the authors string.