Status:
valid
Authors:
(King & Gamble) S.J.Ali & Robbr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Blumea 35: 300 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944662
Common Names
- Discospermum Beccarianum
- Beccarianum Discospermum
- Beccarian Discospermum
Description
Discospermum beccarianum (also called Beccari's Discospermum, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Guyana. It grows in lowland forests, and has a trunk of up to 20 m in height. The leaves are green and oval-shaped, and the flowers are white.
Uses & Benefits
Discospermum beccarianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Discospermum beccarianum has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Where to Find Discospermum beccarianum
Discospermum beccarianum can be found in the Western Cape, South Africa.
Species in the Discospermum genus
Discospermum polyspermum,
Discospermum abnorme,
Discospermum apiocarpum,
Discospermum beccarianum,
Discospermum javanicum,
Discospermum malaccense,
Discospermum parvifolium,
Discospermum sphaerocarpum,
Discospermum whitfordii,
Discospermum philippinensis,
Discospermum coffeoides,
Discospermum quocensis,
Discospermum reyesii,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
Syed Javed Ali: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.J.Ali' in the authors string.