Beguea ankeranensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ankeranensis
ID:
1303016
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.E.Schatz & Lowry
Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Candollea 72: 47 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315470
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Beguea ankeranensis (also called 'Ankerana Beguea', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It has a slender stem and grows up to 3 meters in height. Its leaves are simple and its flowers are yellowish-white. It is found in tropical forests, swamps, and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Beguea ankeranensis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Beguea ankeranensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a yellow stigma. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Beguea ankeranensis is a shrub that can be propagated from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a cutting from a healthy stem and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot filled with moist soil and place it in a warm, bright location. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Beguea ankeranensis
Beguea ankeranensis is native to Madagascar and can be found in the rainforest regions of the island.
Beguea ankeranensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Beguea ankeranensis?
Beguea ankeranensis
What are the common names of Beguea ankeranensis?
Common names of Beguea ankeranensis include wild olive and African olive.
Where is Beguea ankeranensis found?
Beguea ankeranensis is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.
Species in the Beguea genus
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
Porter Peter Lowry (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowry' in the authors string.
George Edward Schatz (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Schatz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77164505-1: Based on the initial data import