Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
burtt-davyi
ID:
1063746

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Edlin) F.White

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 60: 95 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063084



Common Names

  • Rawsonia burtt-davyi
  • Burtt-Davy's Rawsonia
  • Burtt-Davy's False Mango


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Description

Rawsonia burtt-davyi (also called Burtt-Davy's rawsonia, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree native to tropical Africa. It has a dense, rounded crown and its bark is smooth and grey. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is found in lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rawsonia burtt-davyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber production and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rawsonia burtt-davyi has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rawsonia burtt-davyi is a small, evergreen tree native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Once established, Rawsonia burtt-davyi should be grown in partial shade and given regular waterings.

Where to Find Rawsonia burtt-davyi

Rawsonia burtt-davyi is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Rawsonia genus

Species in the Achariaceae family

Acharia tragodes, Ahernia glandulosa, Baileyoxylon lanceolatum, Buchnerodendron lasiocalyx, Buchnerodendron speciosum, Caloncoba brevipes, Caloncoba crepiniana, Caloncoba echinata, Caloncoba flagelliflora, Caloncoba gilgiana, Caloncoba glauca, Caloncoba lophocarpa, Caloncoba subtomentosa, Caloncoba suffruticosa, Caloncoba welwitschii, Camptostylus kivuensis, Camptostylus mannii, Camptostylus ovalis, Carpotroche amazonica, Carpotroche brasiliensis, Carpotroche criapidentata, Carpotroche froesiana, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche integrifolia, Carpotroche longifolia, Carpotroche pacifica, Carpotroche platyptera, Carpotroche ramosii, Carpotroche surinamensis, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche crispidentata, Carpotroche caceresiae, Ceratiosicyos laevis, Chiangiodendron mexicanum, Chlorocarpa pentaschista, Dasylepis blackii, Dasylepis eggelingii, Dasylepis integra, Dasylepis racemosa, Dasylepis seretii, Dasylepis thomasii, Eleutherandra pes-cervi, Erythrospermum acuminatissimum, Erythrospermum ampullaceum, Erythrospermum boivinianum, Erythrospermum candidum, Erythrospermum capitatum, Erythrospermum coffeaefolium, Erythrospermum corymbosum, Erythrospermum crassipes,

References

Frank White (1927-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.White' in the authors string.
Herbert Leeson Edlin (1913-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Edlin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:948241-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.