Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
malayana
ID:
305604

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jack) King ex Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 374 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000304936

Common Names

  • Baccaurea malayana
  • Malayan Baccaurea
  • Malayan Hog Plum

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Synonyms

  • Hedycarpus malayanus Jack [unknown]

Description

Baccaurea malayana (also called Malayan apple, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, and grows in a variety of habitats, including tropical rainforests, swamps, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Baccaurea malayana is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Baccaurea malayana has white flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccaurea malayana can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. When growing from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist. Cuttings can be taken in early spring or late summer. Take a cutting of a stem with a few leaves and roots and replant in a new location.

Where to Find Baccaurea malayana

Baccaurea malayana is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Baccaurea malayana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Baccaurea malayana?

It is found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia.

What is the flower color of Baccaurea malayana?

The flowers are yellow or orange.

What is the flowering period of Baccaurea malayana?

It blooms from March to April.

Species in the Baccaurea genus

Baccaurea airyshawii, Baccaurea angulata, Baccaurea annamensis, Baccaurea bakeri, Baccaurea bracteata, Baccaurea brevipes, Baccaurea carinata, Baccaurea celebica, Baccaurea costulata, Baccaurea courtallensis, Baccaurea dasystachya, Baccaurea deflexa, Baccaurea dolichobotrys, Baccaurea dulcis, Baccaurea edulis, Baccaurea henii, Baccaurea javanica, Baccaurea lanceolata, Baccaurea macrocarpa, Baccaurea macrophylla, Baccaurea maingayi, Baccaurea malayana, Baccaurea microcarpa, Baccaurea minor, Baccaurea mollis, Baccaurea motleyana, Baccaurea multiflora, Baccaurea nanihua, Baccaurea nesophila, Baccaurea odoratissima, Baccaurea papuana, Baccaurea parviflora, Baccaurea philippinensis, Baccaurea polyneura, Baccaurea ptychopyxis, Baccaurea pubera, Baccaurea purpurea, Baccaurea pyriformis, Baccaurea racemosa, Baccaurea ramiflora, Baccaurea reniformis, Baccaurea reticulata, Baccaurea sarawakensis, Baccaurea seemannii, Baccaurea simaloerensis, Baccaurea sumatrana, Baccaurea sylvestris, Baccaurea taitensis, Baccaurea tetrandra, Baccaurea trigonocarpa,

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-18634: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
William Jack (1795-1822): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jack' in the authors string.