Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
crassa
ID:
562516

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sach.Nishida

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Blumea 51: 90 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561848

Common Names

  • Beilschmiedia
  • Crassa
  • Beilschmiedia Crassa

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Description

Beilschmiedia crassa (also called 'Thick Beilschmiedia', among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central Africa, mainly in the Congo Basin, and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Beilschmiedia crassa is used as a source of timber and for its essential oils, which have a variety of uses including medicinal, cosmetic, and aromatherapy applications.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Beilschmiedia crassa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and shiny, and its seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Beilschmiedia crassa is a medium-sized tree, growing to a height of 10-20 metres. It is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, from sea level to an altitude of 1,500 metres. It is propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be transplanted when they reach a height of 10-15 cm.

Where to Find Beilschmiedia crassa

Beilschmiedia crassa can be found in India

Beilschmiedia crassa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Beilschmiedia crassa?

Beilschmiedia crassa

What is the common name of Beilschmiedia crassa?

Crassa

Where is Beilschmiedia crassa found?

It is found in tropical Africa

Species in the Beilschmiedia genus

Beilschmiedia glandulosa, Beilschmiedia tirunelvelica, Beilschmiedia bhutanica, Beilschmiedia scintillans, Beilschmiedia telupidensis, Beilschmiedia aborensis, Beilschmiedia acuta, Beilschmiedia acutifolia, Beilschmiedia alata, Beilschmiedia alloiophylla, Beilschmiedia ambigua, Beilschmiedia anacardioides, Beilschmiedia anay, Beilschmiedia angustielliptica, Beilschmiedia angustifolia, Beilschmiedia appendiculata, Beilschmiedia argentata, Beilschmiedia assamica, Beilschmiedia auriculata, Beilschmiedia balansae, Beilschmiedia bancroftii, Beilschmiedia bangkae, Beilschmiedia baotingensis, Beilschmiedia barensis, Beilschmiedia batangensis, Beilschmiedia berteroana, Beilschmiedia brachystachys, Beilschmiedia brachythyrsa, Beilschmiedia bracteata, Beilschmiedia brandisii, Beilschmiedia brasiliensis, Beilschmiedia brevifolia, Beilschmiedia brevipaniculata, Beilschmiedia brunnea, Beilschmiedia calcitranthera, Beilschmiedia caloneura, Beilschmiedia castrisinensis, Beilschmiedia caudata, Beilschmiedia chevalieri, Beilschmiedia cinnamomea, Beilschmiedia clarkei, Beilschmiedia collina, Beilschmiedia conferta, Beilschmiedia congestiflora, Beilschmiedia congolana, Beilschmiedia corbisieri, Beilschmiedia costaricensis, Beilschmiedia crassa, Beilschmiedia crassifolia, Beilschmiedia crassipes,

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2672420: Based on the initial data import
Sachiko Nishida: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sach.Nishida' in the authors string.