Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
beccariana
ID:
335026

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kuntze ex Pierre) K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. , Nachtr. 2: 55 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334358



Common Names

  • Willughbeia beccariana
  • Beccari's Willughbeia
  • Beccariana Willughbeia


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Synonyms

  • Melodinus curvinervius Boerl. [unknown]
  • Melodinus curvinervius parvifolius Boerl. [unknown]
  • Urnularia beccariana Stapf [unknown]
  • Willughbeiopsis beccariana (Kuntze) Rauschert [unknown]
  • Ancylocladus beccarianus Kuntze ex Pierre [unknown]
  • Ancylocladus beccarianus Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Willughbeia beccariana (also called Beccarian Willughbeia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and can be found in lowland rainforests. It is a small palm, with a slender trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. It can reach a height of up to 8 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Willughbeia beccariana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Willughbeia beccariana has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Willughbeia beccariana is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Willughbeia beccariana

Willughbeia beccariana can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Willughbeia beccariana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Willughbeia beccariana?

Willughbeia beccariana

What is the family of Willughbeia beccariana?

Apocynaceae

Where is Willughbeia beccariana native to?

Philippines

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-214725: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.