Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
madang
ID:
562648

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 1: 332 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561980

Common Names

  • Beilschmiedia
  • Madang
  • Beilschmiedia Madang

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Synonyms

  • Laurus martinicensis Blanco [unknown]
  • Litsea bancana (Miq.) Boerl. [unknown]
  • Malapoenna bancana (Miq.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tetranthera bancana Miq. [unknown]
  • Beilschmiedia curtisii Gamble [unknown]
  • Beilschmiedia malaccensis (Meisn.) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Beilschmiedia perakensis Gamble [unknown]
  • Beilschmiedia roxburgiana malaccensis Meisn. [unknown]
  • Laurus madang Blume [unknown]
  • Polyadenia madang (Blume) Nees [unknown]
  • Beilschmiedia roxburghiana malaccensis Meisn. [unknown]
  • Dehaasia peduncularis Teijsm. & Binn. ex Miq. [invalid]

Description

Beilschmiedia madang (also called Madang Beilschmiedia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is a small tree or shrub with leathery, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical West Africa, from Liberia to Cameroon, and is found in lowland rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Beilschmiedia madang is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Beilschmiedia madang has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Beilschmiedia madang is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach a height of up to 25 m. It is propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of about 15 cm. The tree prefers full sun and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is drought-tolerant and can withstand temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Beilschmiedia madang

Beilschmiedia madang is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and Tanzania.

Beilschmiedia madang FAQ

What is the scientific name of Beilschmiedia madang?

Beilschmiedia madang

What is the common name of Beilschmiedia madang?

Madang Beilschmiedia

What is the natural habitat of Beilschmiedia madang?

It is native to New Guinea

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,

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