Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
sumatrana
ID:
400090

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
J. Fed. Malay States Mus. 8(4): 43 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399422

Common Names

  • Brassaiopsis Sumatrana
  • Sumatran Brassaiopsis
  • Sumatrana Brassaiopsis

Searching for Brassaiopsis sumatrana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Kalopanax sumatranus Miq. [unknown]
  • Euaraliopsis sumatrana (Miq.) Hutch. [invalid]

Description

Brassaiopsis sumatrana (also called Sumatran False Aralia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 6 m tall. It is native to the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra in Indonesia. It is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Brassaiopsis sumatrana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Brassaiopsis sumatrana var. sumatrana
Brassaiopsis sumatrana var. variifolia Philipson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Brassaiopsis sumatrana flower is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

Searching for Brassaiopsis sumatrana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Brassaiopsis sumatrana is a tropical evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered location, as it is not very tolerant of cold temperatures. It can be pruned to keep it in shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Brassaiopsis sumatrana

Brassaiopsis sumatrana can be found in Sumatra and Borneo.

Brassaiopsis sumatrana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brassaiopsis sumatrana?

Brassaiopsis sumatrana

What is the common name of Brassaiopsis sumatrana?

Sumatran Brassaiopsis

What is the natural habitat of Brassaiopsis sumatrana?

It is native to the islands of Sumatra and Java in Indonesia.

Species in the Brassaiopsis genus

Brassaiopsis grushvitzkyi, Brassaiopsis aculeata, Brassaiopsis andamanica, Brassaiopsis angustifolia, Brassaiopsis calcarea, Brassaiopsis castaneifolia, Brassaiopsis chengkangensis, Brassaiopsis ciliata, Brassaiopsis dumicola, Brassaiopsis elegans, Brassaiopsis ferruginea, Brassaiopsis ficifolia, Brassaiopsis glomerulata, Brassaiopsis gracilis, Brassaiopsis griffithii, Brassaiopsis hainla, Brassaiopsis hispida, Brassaiopsis hookeri, Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis, Brassaiopsis magnifica, Brassaiopsis minor, Brassaiopsis mitis, Brassaiopsis moumingensis, Brassaiopsis phanrangensis, Brassaiopsis producta, Brassaiopsis quercifolia, Brassaiopsis resecta, Brassaiopsis rockii, Brassaiopsis rufosetosa, Brassaiopsis shweliensis, Brassaiopsis simplex, Brassaiopsis simplicifolia, Brassaiopsis stellata, Brassaiopsis sumatrana, Brassaiopsis tibetanus, Brassaiopsis triloba, Brassaiopsis trilobata, Brassaiopsis tripteris, Brassaiopsis variabilis, Brassaiopsis bodinieri, Brassaiopsis ficifolioides, Brassaiopsis gigantea, Brassaiopsis nhatrangensis, Brassaiopsis pseudoficifolia, Brassaiopsis spinosissima,

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

References