Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
toxisperma
ID:
312658

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Notes Bot. Sapot. : 14 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311990

Common Names

  • Baillonella toxisperma
  • Toxic Baillonella
  • Toxic-Fruit Baillonella

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Synonyms

  • Mimusops djave Engl. [unknown]
  • Mimusops obovata Engl. [unknown]
  • Mimusops pierreana Engl. [unknown]
  • Baillonella djave Pierre ex Dubard [unknown]
  • Baillonella obovata Pierre ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Baillonella pierriana (Engl.) A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Baillonella toxisperma obovata Aubrév. & Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Mimusops toxisperma (Pierre) A.Chev. [unknown]

Description

Baillonella toxisperma (also called 'Toxic Baillonella', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, white flowers and small, glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Baillonella toxisperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Baillonella toxisperma has white flowers with yellow anthers. Seeds: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baillonella toxisperma is a tropical plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid climate and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the root system. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Baillonella toxisperma

Baillonella toxisperma can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Baillonella toxisperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baillonella toxisperma?

Baillonella toxisperma

What type of plant is Baillonella toxisperma?

Evergreen shrub

What is the growth habit of Baillonella toxisperma?

Upright

Species in the Baillonella 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,

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