Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
berteroana
ID:
493468

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krug & Urb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 15: 306 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492800



Common Names

  • Simarouba Berteroana
  • Berteroana Paradise Tree
  • Paradise Tree


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Description

Simarouba berteroana (also called Bertero's Simarouba, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 25 m tall. It is native to tropical America and is found in humid forests. It has large, ovate leaves and yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Simarouba berteroana is used for its fragrant flowers, which are used to make perfumes and medicines. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Produce a rosette of leaves with a central stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Simarouba berteroana is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Simarouba berteroana

Simarouba berteroana can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Simarouba berteroana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Simarouba berteroana?

Simarouba berteroana

What is the common name of Simarouba berteroana?

Berteroana Simarouba

What is the natural habitat of Simarouba berteroana?

Simarouba berteroana is native to tropical South America

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,

References

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Karl Wilhelm Leopold Krug (1833-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krug' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:236550-2: Based on the initial data import