Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
nitida
ID:
562686

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 26: 387 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562018

Common Names

  • Beilschmiedia nitida
  • Nitida Beilschmiedia
  • Beilschmiedia Nitida

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Synonyms

  • Afrodaphne nitida (Engl.) Stapf [unknown]
  • Tylostemon nitidus (Engl.) Stapf [unknown]

Description

Beilschmiedia nitida (also called 'Shiny 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 nitida 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

The flower of Beilschmiedia nitida is small and yellow in color. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Beilschmiedia nitida is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Pruning is not necessary, but can be done to maintain a desired shape.

Where to Find Beilschmiedia nitida

Beilschmiedia nitida is native to tropical Africa and can be found in the rainforests of the Congo Basin.

Beilschmiedia nitida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Beilschmiedia nitida?

Beilschmiedia nitida

What type of plant is Beilschmiedia nitida?

Evergreen tree

Where does Beilschmiedia nitida grow?

It is native to 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,

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