Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
beccarii
ID:
298706

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pierre ex Dubard) P.Royen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Blumea, Suppl. 4: 263 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298038

Common Names

  • Aulandra beccarii
  • Beccari's Aulandra
  • Beccari's Tree Fern

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Synonyms

  • Palaquium beccarii Pierre ex Dubard [unknown]

Description

Aulandra beccarii (also called 'Beccari's Aulandra', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 m tall. It is native to Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico, and is found in dry forests, coastal forests, and mangroves.

Uses & Benefits

Aulandra beccarii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has showy flowers and attractive foliage, making it a popular choice for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, fragrant, bell-shaped flowers. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings are reddish-brown in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Aulandra beccarii: This species is propagated by seed, cuttings, and division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Plants should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Aulandra beccarii

Aulandra beccarii is native to Central America and northern South America.

Aulandra beccarii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aulandra beccarii?

Aulandra beccarii

What is the family of Aulandra beccarii?

Rubiaceae

What is the native range of Aulandra beccarii?

Mexico and Central America

Species in the Aulandra 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-17985: Based on the initial data import
Marcel Dubard (1873-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dubard' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.