Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
taiensis
ID:
297462

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubrév., Pellegr., Aubrév. & Pellegr.) Heine

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 14: 301 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296794

Common Names

  • Aubregrinia taiensis
  • Taiwan Aubregrinia
  • Taiwan Aubregrinia-bush

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Synonyms

  • Pouteria taiensis (Aubrév. & Pellegr.) Baehni [unknown]
  • Endotricha taiensis Aubrév. & Pellegr. [unknown]

Description

Aubregrinia taiensis (also called Tai Aubregrinia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 25 cm. It is native to Central and South America, and grows in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aubregrinia taiensis is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aubregrinia taiensis has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are borne in clusters at the end of the stems. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aubregrinia taiensis is a small, perennial herb that grows in moist, sandy soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil and keep moist. When propagating by division, divide the plant in early spring or late summer and replant in a well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.

Where to Find Aubregrinia taiensis

Aubregrinia taiensis can be found in Taiwan.

Aubregrinia taiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aubregrinia taiensis?

Aubregrinia taiensis

What is the common name of Aubregrinia taiensis?

Taiwanese Aubregrinia

What is the natural habitat of Aubregrinia taiensis?

Aubregrinia taiensis is found in wet forests and swamps in the southeastern United States.

Species in the Aubregrinia genus

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-17860: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Heino Heine (1923-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heine' in the authors string.
André Aubréville (1897-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubrév.' in the authors string.
François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' in the authors string.