Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
polycarpa
ID:
342980

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Lév.) Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 27: 271 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342312



Common Names

  • Bischofia polycarpa
  • Polycarpa Bischofia
  • Polycarpa's Bischofia


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Synonyms

  • Bischofia racemosa W.C.Cheng & C.D.Chu [unknown]
  • Celtis polycarpa H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Bischofia polycarpa (also called Bishopwood, among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree of the Phyllanthaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia. It typically grows in wet places, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Bischofia polycarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make perfumes, medicines, and dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bischofia polycarpa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Bischofia polycarpa

Bischofia polycarpa can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Bischofia polycarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bischofia polycarpa?

Bischofia polycarpa

What is the common name of Bischofia polycarpa?

Common name of Bischofia polycarpa

Where is Bischofia polycarpa found?

Bischofia polycarpa is found in 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-22250: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lév.' in the authors string.
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.