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baccaurea

Scientific Name: Baccaurea ramiflora

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Category: Dicot

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Baccaurea: A Diverse Genus of Tropical Fruits

The genus Baccaurea encompasses a fascinating group of flowering plants, prized for their diverse fruits and ecological importance. Found throughout Southeast Asia and beyond, these trees offer a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the region.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some Baccaurea species, such as Baccaurea angulata, bear fruit with a red, angular appearance, potentially attracting attention.

Considerations for Children

  • The fruits of some Baccaurea species, such as Baccaurea motleyana, grow in clusters along the branches, which might be tempting for children to pick.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Baccaurea L.
  • Family: Phyllanthaceae
  • Order: Malpighiales
  • Synonyms and Alternative Scientific Names:
    • Baccaurea malayana King (synonym for Baccaurea macrophylla)
    • Pierardia ctallensis Wt. (synonym for Baccaurea ctalensis)
    • Baccaurea Leiro

Common Names

  • Burmese Grape (Baccaurea ramiflora)
  • Rambai (Baccaurea motleyana, also used more generally)
  • Belimbing Hutan (Baccaurea angulata)
  • Latke (Baccaurea ramiflora)
  • Setambun Merah, Wild Rambai (Baccaurea parviflora)

Distribution and Habitat

  • The genus Baccaurea is distributed from Indomalesia.
  • Specific species locations include:
    • Southeast Asia (general)
    • Bangladesh (Baccaurea motleyana cultivation)
    • Thailand (Baccaurea motleyana cultivation)
    • Peninsular Malaysia (Baccaurea motleyana cultivation)
    • Borneo (various species, including Baccaurea angulata, Baccaurea lanceolata, and Baccaurea macrocarpa)
    • Sumatra, Borneo, and western Java Island (Baccaurea dulcis)

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Baccaurea ramiflora (Burmese grape) is a slow-growing evergreen tree, reaching up to 25 meters in height. It has a spreading crown and thin bark.
  • Baccaurea angulata is a tree with a dense crown, growing to 6-21 meters tall. The bole (trunk) is unbuttressed and can be 10-40 cm in diameter.
  • Fruits of Baccaurea motleyana (Rambai) are small and round with acid to sweet flesh, growing in bunches on long stalks.
  • Baccaurea angulata (Belimbing Hutan) bears red, angular fruits.
  • Some species bear thick-skinned fruits, as seen in a lesser-known Baccaurea from Borneo and Indonesia.

Ecological Role

  • Baccaurea species are recognized for their ecological importance.

Quirky Facts

  • Baccaurea angulata is known locally as "Belimbing darah," which translates to "blood starfruit".

Further Information

  • eFloras: Flora of China, 2011, database (version 2011).
  • International Plant Names Index
  • Global Names Usage Bank
  • ARKive (for photos and facts)
  • RHS (for information on Baccaurea griffithii)
  • http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/part/124731