Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
javanica
ID:
342905

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 1168 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342237



Common Names

  • Javanica Bischofia
  • Javanica Bishopwood
  • Javanica Bishopwood Tree


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Synonyms

  • Microelus roeperianus (Decne.) Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus gymnanthus Baill. [unknown]
  • Stylodiscus trifoliatus (Roxb.) Benn. [unknown]
  • Bischofia cummingiana Decne. [unknown]
  • Bischofia javanica lanceolata Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Bischofia javanica oblongifolia (Decne.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Bischofia javanica toui (Decne.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Bischofia leptopoda Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Bischofia oblongifolia Decne. [unknown]
  • Bischofia roeperiana Decne. [unknown]
  • Bischofia toui Decne. [unknown]
  • Bischofia trifoliata (Roxb.) Hook. [unknown]
  • Andrachne apetala Roxb. ex Wall. [unknown]
  • Andrachne trifoliata Roxb. [unknown]

Description

Bischofia javanica (also called Java bischofia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, from India and Sri Lanka east to China, Japan, and Indonesia. It is a large evergreen tree growing to 30 m tall, with a trunk up to 1 m diameter. The leaves are alternate, simple, 10–20 cm long, and 5–10 cm broad.

Uses & Benefits

Bischofia javanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bischofia javanica is small and white, with a yellow lip. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bischofia javanica can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Bischofia javanica

Bischofia javanica can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and south to Indonesia and the Philippines.

Bischofia javanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bischofia javanica?

Bischofia javanica

What is the family of Bischofia javanica?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the native range of Bischofia javanica?

Southeast Asia

Species in the Bischofia genus

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

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