Placodiscus boya - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boya
ID:
472141
Status:
valid
Authors:
Aubrév. & Pellegr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 85: 292 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471473
Common Names
- Placodiscus boya
- Boya Placodiscus
- Boya's Placodiscus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Placodiscus boya (also called Boya's Placodiscus, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China and Japan. It has a single trunk and a broad, rounded crown. Its leaves are ovate to lanceolate, with a pointed tip and serrated edges. It is found in open woodlands, forest edges, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Placodiscus boya is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make a beverage called guarana, which is popular in Namibia.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Placodiscus boya is small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.
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Placodiscus boya is a fast-growing shrub that can reach heights of up to 15 feet. It is best propagated by seed or cuttings taken from mature plants. The seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are established. Once established, the shrub should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Placodiscus boya
Placodiscus boya is native to tropical America and can be found in moist forests and along streams.
Placodiscus boya FAQ
What is the scientific name of Placodiscus boya?
Placodiscus boya
What are the common names of Placodiscus boya?
Boya Placodiscus, Boya Placodiscus Tree
What is the natural habitat of Placodiscus boya?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Placodiscus genus
Placodiscus pynaertii, Placodiscus resendeanus, Placodiscus angustifolius, Placodiscus boya, Placodiscus caudatus, Placodiscus paniculatus, Placodiscus gimbiensis, Placodiscus glandulosus, Placodiscus leptostachys, Placodiscus oblongifolius, Placodiscus bracteosus, Placodiscus caudatus, Placodiscus opacus, Placodiscus angustifolius, Placodiscus pseudostipularis, Placodiscus riparius, Placodiscus turbinatus, Placodiscus splendidus, Placodiscus bancoensis, Placodiscus amaniensis, Placodiscus pedicellatus, Placodiscus attenuatus,
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2543614: Based on the initial data import
André Aubréville (1897-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubrév.' in the authors string.
François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' in the authors string.