Beilschmiedia tonkinensis (Lecomte) Ridley
Family
Lauraceae
Synonyms
None
Vernacular Names
| Malaysia | Perapoh, medang salah (Peninsular). |
| Vietnam | ch[aws]p b[aws]c b[ooj]. |
Geographical Distributions
Indo-China and Peninsular Malaysia.
Description
Beilschmiedia tonkinensis is a small tree can grow measuring up to 15 m tall while its bole is measures up to 40 cm in diametre.
The leaves are arranged alternate to opposite, elliptical to oblong, measuring 7-18 cm x 3-6 cm, wedge-shaped base, obtuse apex and hairless. The midrib is raised above while the tertiary venation distinct on both sides. The petiole is measuring 1-2.5 cm long.
The flowers are hairy.
The fruit is oblong and it’s measures about 2.5 cm x 1.5 cm.
Ecology / Cultivation
B. tonkinensis is a coastal species occasionally found inland.
Line Drawing / Photograph
References
- Plant Resources of South-East Asia No. 12 (3): Medicinal and poisonous plants.
