Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
novocaledonica
ID:
322785

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

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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.

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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 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-20291: Based on the initial data import
Marcel Dubard (1873-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dubard' in the authors string.
André Aubréville (1897-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubrév.' in the authors string.