Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 19: 310 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000346849
Common Names
- Bull's Blumeodendron
- Bull Blumeodendron
- Bull-Fruit Blumeodendron
Description
Blumeodendron bullatum (also called Bullate Blumeodendron, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree of the Sapotaceae family. It has an upright, spreading habit and glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to Borneo and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Blumeodendron bullatum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and is also used to make furniture. It is also used for its medicinal properties and is known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blumeodendron bullatum has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne on a cylindrical spike. The seeds are small, dark brown and glossy, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Blumeodendron bullatum is a tropical evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Blumeodendron bullatum
Blumeodendron bullatum is native to the Philippines and can be found in the forests of Luzon.
Blumeodendron bullatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blumeodendron bullatum?
Blumeodendron bullatum
What is the common name of Blumeodendron bullatum?
Bullate Blumeodendron
What is the habitat of Blumeodendron bullatum?
It is found in moist woods, meadows, and streambanks
Species in the Blumeodendron genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,