Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dubard) Aubrév.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Adansonia sér. 2, 2: 193. 1962
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322117
Common Names
- New Caledonian Beccariella
- Novocaledonica Beccariella
- New Caledonian Teucrium
Synonyms
- Sideroxylon novocaledonicum (Dubard) Baehni [unknown]
Description
Beccariella novocaledonica (also called New Caledonian beccariella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to New Caledonia. It is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and white, fragrant flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Beccariella novocaledonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Beccariella novocaledonica is a small, white, four-petaled flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Beccariella novocaledonica is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Beccariella novocaledonica
Beccariella novocaledonica is native to the tropical rainforests of New Caledonia.
Beccariella novocaledonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Beccariella novocaledonica?
Beccariella novocaledonica
What is the common name of Beccariella novocaledonica?
New Caledonian Germander
What is the natural habitat of Beccariella novocaledonica?
Dry, rocky slopes and grasslands
Species in the Beccariella 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,