Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pierre) P.Royen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Blumea 8: 424 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262496
Common Names
- Palaquium clarkeanum
- Clarkeanum Palaquium
- Palaquium
Synonyms
- Palaquium ferox H.J.Lam [unknown]
- Planchonella beccarianum (Pierre) Dubard [unknown]
- Planchonella pierreana Dubard [unknown]
- Sideroxylon beccarianum Merr. [unknown]
- Sideroxylon pierreanum Merr. [unknown]
- Croixia beccariana Pierre [unknown]
- Croixia borneensis Pierre ex Dubard [unknown]
Description
Palaquium beccarianum (also called Beccari's Palaquium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America. It has long, thin leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It is typically found in tropical rainforests and other areas with moist, shady conditions.
Uses & Benefits
Palaquium standleyana is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and toothache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Palaquium beccarianum has yellow flowers, small black seeds, and long, thin seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Palaquium beccarianum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. They should be kept moist until established.
Where to Find Palaquium beccarianum
Palaquium beccarianum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Palaquium beccarianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Palaquium beccarianum?
Palaquium beccarianum
What is the common name of Palaquium beccarianum?
Beccari's soapnut
What is the habitat of Palaquium beccarianum?
It is found in lowland rainforest in Southeast Asia.
Species in the Palaquium genus
Palaquium abundantiflorum,
Palaquium amboinense,
Palaquium annamense,
Palaquium barnesii,
Palaquium bataanense,
Palaquium beccarianum,
Palaquium bourdillonii,
Palaquium brassii,
Palaquium burckii,
Palaquium calophyllum,
Palaquium canaliculatum,
Palaquium clarkeanum,
Palaquium cochleariifolium,
Palaquium confertum,
Palaquium crassifolium,
Palaquium cryptocariifolium,
Palaquium cuprifolium,
Palaquium dasyphyllum,
Palaquium decurrens,
Palaquium densivenium,
Palaquium dubardii,
Palaquium edenii,
Palaquium elegans,
Palaquium ellipticum,
Palaquium elliptilimbum,
Palaquium elongatum,
Palaquium eriocalyx,
Palaquium erythrospermum,
Palaquium ferrugineum,
Palaquium fidjiense,
Palaquium firmum,
Palaquium formosanum,
Palaquium foxworthyi,
Palaquium galactoxylum,
Palaquium garrettii,
Palaquium gigantifolium,
Palaquium glabrifolium,
Palaquium glabrum,
Palaquium globosum,
Palaquium grande,
Palaquium gutta,
Palaquium hansenii,
Palaquium herveyi,
Palaquium heterosepalum,
Palaquium hexandrum,
Palaquium hinmolpedda,
Palaquium hispidum,
Palaquium hornei,
Palaquium impressionervium,
Palaquium karrak,
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,