Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
rugosa
ID:
562762

Status:
valid

Authors:
van der Werff

Source:
cmp

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 25: 86 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562094

Common Names

  • Beilschmiedia rugosa
  • Rugose Beilschmiedia
  • Rugose Laurel

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Description

Beilschmiedia rugosa (also called Rough Beilschmiedia, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to tropical Africa. It grows up to 15 meters tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm. It is found in lowland and montane rainforests, as well as in secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Beilschmiedia rugosa is used for timber, fuelwood, and construction purposes. It is also used for medicinal purposes in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Beilschmiedia rugosa has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two long, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Beilschmiedia rugosa is a tropical evergreen tree that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of around 10 cm.

Where to Find Beilschmiedia rugosa

Beilschmiedia rwandensis is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests.

Beilschmiedia rugosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Beilschmiedia rugosa?

Beilschmiedia rugosa

What is the common name of Beilschmiedia rugosa?

Rugose Beilschmiedia

What is the natural habitat of Beilschmiedia rugosa?

Tropical rainforests

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-2672646: Based on the initial data import
Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.