Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Kosterm.
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
1961
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 6: 4 (1961)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576007
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Burretiodendron siamense
- Siam Rosewood
- Siamese Rosewood
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Burretiodendron siamense (also called Siamese Burretiodendron, among many other common names) is a shrub of the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in dry woodlands and shrublands. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Burretiodendron siamense is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a unique, attractive foliage and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for xeriscaping. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever and skin diseases.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Burretiodendron siamense has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and white.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Burretiodendron siamense is a species of flowering plant in the Anacardiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as 10°C (50°F). It is also tolerant of salt spray.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Burretiodendron siamense
                        
                            Burretiodendron siamense can be found in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Burretiodendron siamense FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Burretiodendron siamense?
Burretiodendron siamense
What is the common name of Burretiodendron siamense?
Siamese Corkwood
What is the natural habitat of Burretiodendron siamense?
Tropical rainforests
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Burretiodendron genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Malvaceae family
                        
                            Abelmoschus angulosus, 
Abelmoschus caillei, 
Abelmoschus crinitus, 
Abelmoschus esculentus, 
Abelmoschus ficulneus, 
Abelmoschus hostilis, 
Abelmoschus magnificus, 
Abelmoschus manihot, 
Abelmoschus moschatus, 
Abelmoschus muliensis, 
Abelmoschus sagittifolius, 
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, 
Abroma augustum, 
Abutilon abutiloides, 
Abutilon affine, 
Abutilon alii, 
Abutilon amplum, 
Abutilon andrewsianum, 
Abutilon andrieuxii, 
Abutilon anglosomaliae, 
Abutilon angulatum, 
Abutilon anodoides, 
Abutilon appendiculatum, 
Abutilon arenarium, 
Abutilon arequipense, 
Abutilon auritum, 
Abutilon austroafricanum, 
Abutilon badium, 
Abutilon balansae, 
Abutilon bastardioides, 
Abutilon benedictum, 
Abutilon berlandieri, 
Abutilon bidentatum, 
Abutilon bracteosum, 
Abutilon buchii, 
Abutilon burandtii, 
Abutilon bussei, 
Abutilon californicum, 
Abutilon calliphyllum, 
Abutilon carinatum, 
Abutilon coahuilae, 
Abutilon commutatum, 
Abutilon cryptopetalum, 
Abutilon cuspidatum, 
Abutilon densiflorum, 
Abutilon dinteri, 
Abutilon dispermum, 
Abutilon divaricatum, 
Abutilon dugesii, 
Abutilon durandoi,