Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
poomae
ID:
1318392

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cahen & Utteridge

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 73(1)-2: 21 (2018 publ. 2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330846

Common Names

  • Smythea Poomae
  • Smythea
  • Poomae's Smythea

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Description

Smythea poomae (also called Pooma, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Dipterocarpaceae family. It is native to Thailand and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Smythea poomae is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Smythea poomae has small yellow flowers, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smythea poomae is a medium-sized evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is propagated from seed or cuttings, and prefers moist, well-drained soils with a pH of 5.5-7.5. It requires full sun and moderate to high levels of water. Pruning is recommended to maintain the shape of the tree.

Where to Find Smythea poomae

Smythea poomae is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Smythea poomae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smythea poomae?

Smythea poomae

What is the common name of Smythea poomae?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Smythea poomae?

Tropical forests

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

Timothy Michael Arthur Utteridge: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Utteridge' in the authors string.
Daniel Cahen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cahen' in the authors string.