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
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.
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 Simarouba genus
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,