Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
wightii
ID:
562824

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Benth. ex Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 124 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562156

Common Names

  • Wightii Beilschmiedia
  • Wightii Laurel
  • Wightii Black Laurel

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Synonyms

  • Dehaasia wightii Nees [unknown]

Description

Beilschmiedia wightii (also called Chinese Beilschmiedia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is a small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall and has alternate, simple leaves. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Beilschmiedia wightii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, while the seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Beilschmiedia wightii is a small to medium-sized tree, growing to a height of 8-15 m. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix, and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood shoots, and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Beilschmiedia wightii

Beilschmiedia wightii is native to tropical rainforests in India and Sri Lanka.

Beilschmiedia wightii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Beilschmiedia wightii?

Beilschmiedia wightii

What is the family of Beilschmiedia wightii?

Lauraceae

What is the common name of Beilschmiedia wightii?

Wight's Beilschmiedia

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

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:462984-1: Based on the initial data import