Drypetes bakembei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bakembei
ID:
809195
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.J.Harris & Wortley
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 63: 253 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808529
Common Names
- Drypetes Bakembei
- Bakembei Plant
- Bakembei Drypetes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Drypetes bakembei (also called Bakemba Drypetes, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests. It is also found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Drypetes bakembei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It is also used to make medicinal teas and tinctures for treating a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Drypetes bakembei has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a white stem and green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Drypetes bakembei can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-draining medium.
Where to Find Drypetes bakembei
Drypetes bakembei is native to Cameroon and can be found in the wild in the Southwest region.
Drypetes bakembei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Drypetes bakembei?
Drypetes bakembei
What is the common name of Drypetes bakembei?
Bakembe Drypetes
Where is Drypetes bakembei found?
Congo
Species in the Drypetes genus
Drypetes longistipitata, Drypetes bakembei, Drypetes kwangtungensis, Drypetes acuminata, Drypetes aetoxyloides, Drypetes aframensis, Drypetes afzelii, Drypetes alba, Drypetes amazonica, Drypetes ambigua, Drypetes andamanica, Drypetes angustifolia, Drypetes arborescens, Drypetes arcuatinervia, Drypetes arguta, Drypetes assamica, Drypetes aubrevillei, Drypetes australis, Drypetes aylmeri, Drypetes balakrishnanii, Drypetes bathiei, Drypetes bawanii, Drypetes bhattacharyae, Drypetes bipindensis, Drypetes bisacuta, Drypetes brownii, Drypetes caesia, Drypetes calvescens, Drypetes calyptosepala, Drypetes cambodica, Drypetes capillipes, Drypetes capuronii, Drypetes carolinensis, Drypetes castilloi, Drypetes caustica, Drypetes celastrinea, Drypetes celebica, Drypetes chevalieri, Drypetes cinnabarina, Drypetes cockburnii, Drypetes comorensis, Drypetes confertiflora, Drypetes congestiflora, Drypetes convoluta, Drypetes crassipes, Drypetes cumingii, Drypetes curtisii, Drypetes darcyana, Drypetes darimontiana, Drypetes dasycarpa,
Species in the Putranjivaceae family
Drypetes longistipitata, Drypetes bakembei, Drypetes kwangtungensis, Drypetes acuminata, Drypetes aetoxyloides, Drypetes aframensis, Drypetes afzelii, Drypetes alba, Drypetes amazonica, Drypetes ambigua, Drypetes andamanica, Drypetes angustifolia, Drypetes arborescens, Drypetes arcuatinervia, Drypetes arguta, Drypetes assamica, Drypetes aubrevillei, Drypetes australis, Drypetes aylmeri, Drypetes balakrishnanii, Drypetes bathiei, Drypetes bawanii, Drypetes bhattacharyae, Drypetes bipindensis, Drypetes bisacuta, Drypetes brownii, Drypetes caesia, Drypetes calvescens, Drypetes calyptosepala, Drypetes cambodica, Drypetes capillipes, Drypetes capuronii, Drypetes carolinensis, Drypetes castilloi, Drypetes caustica, Drypetes celastrinea, Drypetes celebica, Drypetes chevalieri, Drypetes cinnabarina, Drypetes cockburnii, Drypetes comorensis, Drypetes confertiflora, Drypetes congestiflora, Drypetes convoluta, Drypetes crassipes, Drypetes cumingii, Drypetes curtisii, Drypetes darcyana, Drypetes darimontiana, Drypetes dasycarpa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-346762: Based on the initial data import
David J. Harris: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Harris' in the authors string.
Alexandra H. Wortley: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wortley' in the authors string.