Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
tokbrai
ID:
347652

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 42: 245 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000346984



Common Names

  • Blumeodendron Tokbrai
  • Tokbrai Blumeodendron
  • Tokbraian Blumeodendron


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Synonyms

  • Mallotus tokbrai Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Mallotus vernicosus Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Blumeodendron elateriospermum J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Blumeodendron paucinervium Merr. [unknown]
  • Blumeodendron tokbrai tokbrai [unknown]
  • Blumeodendron vernicosum Gage [unknown]
  • Rottlera tokbrai Scheff. [unknown]
  • Elateriospermum paucinervium Elmer [unknown]
  • Elateriospermum tokbrai Blume [unknown]

Description

Blumeodendron tokbrai (also called Tokbrai, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It has large, glossy leaves and small, yellowish-brown flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests, woodlands, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Blumeodendron tokbrai is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a ground cover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blumeodendron tokbrai has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumeodendron tokbrai can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils. It should be fertilized in the spring and pruned in the late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Blumeodendron tokbrai

Blumeodendron tokbrai can be found in Southeast Asia, primarily in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Blumeodendron tokbrai FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumeodendron tokbrai?

Blumeodendron tokbrai

What type of plant is Blumeodendron tokbrai?

It is a species of tree in the family Sapotaceae.

Where is Blumeodendron tokbrai found?

It is found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

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,

References