Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
javanica
ID:
1141072

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
tro

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 248 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140410



Common Names

  • Picrasma javanica
  • Javanese Picrasma
  • Javanica Picrasma


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Description

Picrasma javanica (also called Javanese Picrasma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree native to Central America and parts of South America. It typically grows to a height of 10-15 meters, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. Its leaves are simple and its flowers are yellow-green. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Picrasma javanica is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as a source of food for animals and as a timber for construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Picrasma javanica is a small, yellowish-green, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picrasma javanica is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or greenhouse. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and rooted in a cold frame or greenhouse. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Picrasma javanica

Picrasma javanica can be found in Central and South America, including in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama.

Species in the Simaroubaceae family

Ailanthus vietnamensis, Ailanthus altissima, Ailanthus excelsus, Ailanthus fordii, Ailanthus integrifolia, Ailanthus triphysa, Amaroria soulameoides, Brucea antidysenterica, Brucea bruceadelpha, Brucea guineensis, Brucea javanica, Brucea macrocarpa, Brucea mollis, Brucea tenuifolia, Brucea tonkinensis, Brucea trichotoma, Castela calcicola, Castela coccinea, Castela depressa, Castela emoryi, Castela erecta, Castela galapageia, Castela jacquiniifolia, Castela leonis, Castela macrophylla, Castela peninsularis, Castela polyandra, Castela retusa, Castela spinosa, Castela stewartii, Castela tortuosa, Castela tweediei, Castela victorinii, Eurycoma apiculata, Eurycoma harmandiana, Eurycoma longifolia, Gymnostemon zaizou, Homalolepis salubris, Homalolepis suaveolens, Homalolepis subcymosa, Homalolepis suffruticosa, Homalolepis tocantina, Homalolepis warmingiana, Homalolepis arenaria, Homalolepis cavalcantei, Homalolepis cuneata, Homalolepis docensis, Homalolepis floribunda, Homalolepis insignis, Homalolepis intermedia,

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