Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
beccariana
ID:
1220329

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Kosterm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 7: 426 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219667



Common Names

  • Mesua beccariana
  • Beccariana Mesua
  • Beccariana Mesua


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Description

Mesua beccariana (also called the Beccari's Mesua, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Calophyllaceae family. It is native to South-East Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests. It is a tree with yellow flowers and ovate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Mesua beccariana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mesua beccariana has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have small, glossy green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mesua beccariana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Mesua beccariana

Mesua beccariana is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan.

Mesua beccariana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mesua beccariana?

Mesua beccariana

What type of plant is Mesua beccariana?

Shrub

Where is Mesua beccariana found?

India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China

Species in the Calophyllaceae family

Calophyllum acidus, Calophyllum acutiputamen, Calophyllum aerarium, Calophyllum alboramulum, Calophyllum amblyphyllum, Calophyllum andersonii, Calophyllum angulare, Calophyllum apetalum, Calophyllum archipelagi, Calophyllum ardens, Calophyllum articulatum, Calophyllum aurantiacum, Calophyllum aureobrunnescens, Calophyllum aureum, Calophyllum austroindicum, Calophyllum balansae, Calophyllum banyengii, Calophyllum bicolor, Calophyllum biflorum, Calophyllum bifurcatum, Calophyllum blancoi, Calophyllum brachyphyllum, Calophyllum bracteatum, Calophyllum brasiliense, Calophyllum brassii, Calophyllum calaba, Calophyllum calcicola, Calophyllum caledonicum, Calophyllum canum, Calophyllum carrii, Calophyllum castaneum, Calophyllum caudatum, Calophyllum celebicum, Calophyllum cerasiferum, Calophyllum ceriferum, Calophyllum chapelieri, Calophyllum clemensiorum, Calophyllum collinum, Calophyllum comorense, Calophyllum complanatum, Calophyllum confertum, Calophyllum confusum, Calophyllum cordato-oblongum, Calophyllum coriaceum, Calophyllum costatum, Calophyllum costulatum, Calophyllum cucullatum, Calophyllum cuneifolium, Calophyllum dasypodium, Calophyllum depressinervosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50001473: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.