Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
mannii
ID:
562652

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meisn.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Index Kew. 2: 1269 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561984

Common Names

  • Beilschmiedia
  • Mannii
  • Beilschmiedia Mannii

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Synonyms

  • Oreodaphne mannii Meisn. [unknown]
  • Tylostemon kamerunensis Engl. & K.Krause [unknown]
  • Tylostemon longipes Stapf [unknown]
  • Tylostemon mannii (Meisn.) Stapf [unknown]
  • Afrodaphne mannii (Meisn.) Stapf [unknown]
  • Beilschmiedia stapfiana Robyns & R.Wilczek [unknown]

Description

Beilschmiedia mannii (also called 'Mann's laurel', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 15m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, and is found in humid habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Beilschmiedia mannii 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

The flower of Beilschmiedia mannii is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Beilschmiedia mannii 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 mannii

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

Beilschmiedia mannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Beilschmiedia mannii?

Beilschmiedia mannii

What is the common name of Beilschmiedia mannii?

Mann's Beilschmiedia

What is the natural habitat of Beilschmiedia mannii?

It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

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-2672545: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Daydon Jackson (1846-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.D.Jacks.' in the authors string.
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.