Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
ptychopyxis
ID:
305927

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 22: 354 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305259

Common Names

  • Baccaurea Ptychopyxis
  • Ptychopyxis Baccaurea
  • Ptychopyxis Fruit

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Synonyms

  • Baccaurea parviflora ptychopyxis (Airy Shaw) Chakrab. & M.Gangop. [unknown]

Description

Baccaurea ptychopyxis (also called 'Ptychopyxis Rambai', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, swamps, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Baccaurea ptychopyxis is used in traditional medicine as a remedy for fever, headache, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its fruits are eaten raw or cooked.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Baccaurea ptychopyxis has yellow-green flowers with a long spur. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccaurea ptychopyxis is a species of plant that is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is a shrub or small tree that grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 1500-2500 m. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown on a well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. The cuttings should be planted in a well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Baccaurea ptychopyxis

Baccaurea ptychopyxis is native to Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Baccaurea ptychopyxis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccaurea ptychopyxis?

Baccaurea ptychopyxis

What is the family of Baccaurea ptychopyxis?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Baccaurea ptychopyxis?

Tropical almond

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,

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